Family’s Christmas decorations bring holiday cheer to Villeray

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Family’s Christmas decorations bring holiday cheer to Villeray

"Christmas freaks," said Pat Petraccione, a Montrealer perpetuating his parents' Christmas tradition by illuminating his childhood home with Christmas decorations, bringing holiday cheer to Villeray. Johanie Bouffard reports.

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