There is no greater tradition in my family than the Credit Union Christmas Pageant. Since 1982 I have barely missed an opportunity to welcome Father Christmas to Adelaide on that one Saturday in November. Now along with my boys, I head off to the pageant and am reminded through them and the thousands of people around me about the meaning and magic of Christmas – family, community spirit and joy.

The Cornes boys studying their Credit Union Christmas Pageant maps – complete with bed hair
In 2012 I was given the opportunity to take part in the Pageant which gave me an entirely new perspective on what it means to South Australians. Making my way along the route I was filled with an almost euphoric happiness, fuelled by thousands of smiling faces. The look of wonderment and awe in the faces of small children will stay with me forever.

Throwback to when She Shopped founder Lucy Cornes made an appearance as a clown in the Pageant.
For more than 20 years, People’s Choice has been a proud sponsor of the Credit Union Christmas Pageant.. It’s an honour for People’s Choice to be a part of it – because their purpose is to give back to their members and their communities, so supporting South Australia’s largest family event is a perfect fit.