Senin, 19 Desember 2011

Top Things to Do at Christmas 2011 in London

Christmas in London is a special time of the year and is the most celebrated season in London. The whole city is magical with festivities and it is said to be a memorable moment in life for people who are on their maiden visit to London.



West End Christmas Lights

London Streets are lit up strategically with themed items and people visit the streets in the evening to capture the glowing attraction of the city. The West End is exceptional every year and people flock here to see the lights and decorations. Visiting the shopping stores in Oxford Street and Regent Street is awesome and some people venture to the West End just for window shopping under the dazzling lights.

Ice Skating Rinks

Outdoor ice skating in winter is famous all over London. Skating rinks appear in different destinations from mid November to mid January. Every day in the late evening people rush to the rinks to have fun taking part in different events organized throughout the winter season. Christmas Week's ice rinks look awesome and people enjoy it with family and friends.


Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree since it was first put up in 1947 is one of the highlights of Christmas in London. Every year, Britain receives a 20 meters high tree from Norway given as a gift for Britain's aid for Norway during the Second World War. The tree is 50 to 60 years old and is lit up on the first Thursday evening of December and stays till the twelfth day celebrations on the 6th of January, following which it is chipped and composted. Different groups perform carols and raise money for charities.


Santa's Grottos – Meet Father Christmas

Meeting Father Christmas from mid November till Christmas Eve happens to be a memorable event for children every year. It is an opportunity for all as Santa loves spending time with all. If you visit London's top stores Harrods and Selfridges you will find in reality, children sitting on Santa's lap receiving gifts that they like. Children wait for the arrival of Santa every year and they have great enjoyment.


Festive fairs

Shopping during the festive season is really exciting. Christmas Season in London becomes complete only with the Festive offers. Festive fairs organized in different destinations and markets invite people and it's a sensational experience.

English National Ballet

English National Ballet is a traditional celebration in London since the early days. From mid December to mid January, the reviews and performances of different ballets are available for people to celebrate. The Nutcracker has hit people's minds for more than 50 years now.

Pantomimes

Pantomimes are part of traditional celebrations during the Christmas season. Men dress up as ugly women and women dress up as lead boy and it looks very interesting. Throughout the Months of December and January, this event takes place in different places and attracts thousands of audience. Cinderella, Aladdin and Mother Goose are a few to name in the Pantomimes.

Great Christmas Pudding Race

The Great Christmas Pudding race takes place as a part of Christmas celebration to raise money for Charity. In the Month of December, on any Saturday morning, about 150 contestants take part in the pudding race in Covent Garden. The contestants wear fancy dress and manage to cross obstacles including balloons and several items while holding a plate of pudding in their mouth. The event looks funny and people enjoy it largely.

Geffrye Museum's Christmas Past

From late November to early January, the Geffrye Museum is decorated in festive style and all the twelve rooms depict the magical glimpse of Christmas since the beginning. The Christmas Past explores the customs that people follow for Christmas and the origins of the customs like Christmas carols, parties, lights and trees.

Christmas Carols

In the mid weeks of December, Carol singers from all over the world visit different destinations in London and perform to raise money for charities. Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral are the most familiar ones where people visit in groups to enjoy the Carols.

Visit London and enjoy all these events in style and be Christmassy throughout the Yuletide period!!!

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