In 2020, Debbie Marcusson and Terry Schumacher, who lived across from the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, started a Lego Holiday Collection during the Covid pandemic as a zoom display to share some festive cheer.
In 2021, Debbie and her wife Terry moved to a house in Huntington Beach, and that’s when the village expanded into their garage. Each year, Debbie has added more elements—a winter area with Santa’s workshop, elf house, gingerbread house, and a motorized ski resort. The village includes a town with houses, businesses, a motorized trolley, and even a Loop Roller Coaster that transformed part of it into an amusement park a year ago. Most structures are LEGO sets with some modifications, but she has also added custom builds, like the working ski lift.
Marcusson, an employee of the California State University of Long Beach Chancellor’s Office, and Schumacher ,a local police department volunteer, share their festive LEGO village with the community, spreading joy during the holiday season. People of all ages, especially LEGO fans, enjoy the display.
“Hopefully, it inspires others to create their own traditions that bring family, friends, and the community together,” said Marcusson.
You can tour their display on Thursday, Dec. 21, and Friday, Dec. 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Christmas Day Monday, Dec. 25, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 5121 Skylark Dr., Huntington Beach, just off Bolsa Chica and Robinwood. Look for Emmitt Lego in their front yard. Contact Debbie with any questions at: 714 581-3836.
