A massive Christmas mural now brightens downtown South Lyon year-round, transforming a building wall into a winter wonderland that celebrates community spirit even in 80-degree summer heat.

Muralist Austin Fabinski spent a week hand-painting the giant Christmas scene on behalf of the Carl and Joanne Foundation, working through the tail end of summer while staying hydrated in the sweltering conditions.

"I need to keep drinking water," Fabinski said. "So that's the biggest thing, making sure I'm hydrated."

The mural depicts a heartwarming family scene featuring a father and daughter who have just cut down their first Christmas tree on an early morning at the crack of dawn, complete with puffy white snow, animals and greyscale winter trees.

I love Christmas its my favorite holiday," Fabin

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