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Irwin family Christmas window display at Myer terrifies shoppers: ‘I won’t be able to sleep for weeks’

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Myer's iconic Christmas windows have wowed shoppers this year with their Irwin-themed display

Myer’s iconic Christmas windows have wowed shoppers this year with their Irwin-themed display.

This much-loved family tradition is to fill the windows of Myer’s Melbourne CBD stores, usually with Christmas-related decorations.

This year the art exhibit is titled ‘Irwin’s Christmas Story’ and features a six-window storyboard depicting life at Australia Zoo.

It also features “detailed realistic figures” of Bindi, Robert and their mother Terri Irwin.

But fans of the annual Christmas tradition have taken to social media to express their horror at the display.

TikTok user @brooke.alison.laven uploaded several window snaps, capturing Irwin’s terrifying figures.

Myer’s iconic Christmas windows have wowed shoppers this year with their Irwin-themed display

This year the art exhibit is titled 'Irwin's Christmas Story' and features a six-window storyboard depicting life at Australia Zoo.

This year the art exhibit is titled ‘Irwin’s Christmas Story’ and features a six-window storyboard depicting life at Australia Zoo.

“The (Irwin)s’ (Myer’s) Christmas display in Melbourne is nightmare fuel,” he wrote of the video, adding in the caption: “Have any of you seen Chucky?”

Several users accepted the comments and agreed about the “scary” windows.

“OMG that’s just weird,” one user wrote, while another added: “They stare right into your soul.”

“I won’t be able to sleep for weeks,” someone else said.

‘Madame Tussauds GHETTO EDITION,’ one user joked.

Meanwhile, others criticized the windows and questioned the Irwin family’s connection to Christmas.

‘What do they have to do with Christmas?’ one asked.

‘Are we sure it’s not the Halloween display?’ -asked another.

TikTok user @brooke.alison.laven uploaded several window snaps, capturing Irwin's terrifying figures.

TikTok user @brooke.alison.laven uploaded several window snaps, capturing Irwin’s terrifying figures.

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Several users responded to the comments and agreed about the 'scary' windows.

Several users responded to the comments and agreed about the ‘scary’ windows.

It comes after Myer’s famous annual Christmas window reveal planned at Melbourne’s CBD store on Bourke Street was canceled due to safety concerns.

Last month, the department store giant confirmed that the beloved Christmas tradition will not happen.

“In light of recent events and to ensure the wellbeing and safety of customers and team members, we will no longer be holding an event at Bourke Street Mall for the launch of our Christmas window displays,” a Myer spokesperson said.

“Myer’s Christmas windows have long symbolized joy and community, and we remain committed to providing a safe and positive experience for all visitors.”

The pro-Palestinian activist group Disrupt Wars planned to demonstrate at the Bourke Street shopping center on Sunday.

“Christmas has been canceled and there will be no joy or frivolity while children in Gaza are slaughtered,” the group posted on social media.

It was only the second time Myer’s iconic opening was canceled in its nearly 70-year history.

The event was canceled in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.

The cancellation of the traditional event sparked the ire of Jewish leaders.

This beloved family tradition sees Myer's Melbourne CBD store windows invaded, usually with Christmas-themed decorations.

This beloved family tradition sees Myer’s Melbourne CBD store windows invaded, usually with Christmas-themed decorations.

But some criticized the move and questioned the Irwin family's connection to Christmas.

But some criticized the move and questioned the Irwin family’s connection to Christmas.

‘Is nothing sacred anymore?’ community leader and Anti-Defamation chair Dr Dvir Abramovich told the Herald Sun.

‘This is not about freedom of expression: it is a toxic hijacking of a family tradition that has no place in any community.

‘Melbourne’s Christmas window displays are about peace, unity and Christmas magic, not spreading discord and confrontation.

“We cannot allow the Christmas spirit to be exploited as a vehicle for hate or to spread anger and misinformation.”

A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed they were aware of reports that protesters had been planning to disrupt the Myer event.

“We have repeatedly asked them not to do this, but the group is not cooperating with the police,” the spokesperson said.

The cancellation has been met with public outrage.

Georgie Crozier, opposition leader in the Legislative Council and Liberal member for Metropolitan South, led the reaction.

‘Myer Christmas Windows opening canceled due to pro-Palestinian protest. What a shame… these activists are not protesters, they are pathetic and miserable thugs,” he posted on X on Thursday night.

The Australians also turned to X to vent their fury.

‘”Stop the war” protesters broke into the doors of families and children attending Myer’s Christmas windows, they revealed on Sunday. “You can’t get more stupid and sick than that,” one wrote.

Another wrote: “Why would protesters want to spoil Myer’s Christmas window?” When would the little children be waiting for him? What are they achieving? Don’t they let them enjoy a Sunday?’ another wrote.

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