You may have seen the big two-story, multi-column antebellum home on Plainfield Avenue that belongs to Kyle and Margaret Abshire. Did you know that the Abshires open their highly decorated home for a night every December to members of the Orange Park Rotary Club for their annual Christmas party? The tradition continued Dec. 10 for the 30th consecutive year and from the looks of it, it will continue for as long as the Abshires are able to host it. Margaret begins the decorating chores at least two months ahead of time. With a deft decorating eye, she carefully places the beautiful holiday ornamentation so that it blends and does not overwhelm the stately home. Poinsettias line a staircase leading to the second floor indoor balcony, a scene straight out of “Gone With the Wind;” seven decorated Christmas trees greet the eye at every turn and holiday cheer emanates from throughout the house — a testament to the good will and hospitality of the Abshires, who only ask that Rotarians bring a $15 gift for both a boy and girl to be donated to the J.P. Hall Children’s Charities for the annual toy giveaway. Thank you, Margaret and Kyle. We appreciate your kindness. (To see more photos, click on the gallery above.)