London Christmas

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Christmas in January?!? Why some are reluctant to take the tree down

The lights and tinsel are helping spread some much-needed cheer through January.

19 Jan

Santa on London Eye (c) London Eye

Santa spreads Christmas joy from the top of the London Eye

Father Christmas smiled and waved 135m above the capital from the popular tourist attraction which reopened to the public last week.

10 Dec 2020

The Christmas tree standing next to Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, which is given every year by the city of Oslo as a token of Norwegian gratitude to the people of London for their assistance during the Second World War.

Virtual lighting-up ceremony for Trafalgar Square Christmas tree

The usual crowds will be absent as Covid restrictions mean things will be done differently this year.

3 Dec 2020

Thieves caught on camera stealing 300 Christmas Trees

Meet Griff - Disney's singing star (who only left school a year ago)

Oxford Street Christmas lights celebrate Covid heroes

Mother create range of black decorations for a more inclusive Christmas

Is Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree looking thinner than usual?

Christmas getaway: Drivers should avoid 'frantic Friday'

Mayor praises emergency services in Christmas message

Euston to become homeless shelter for 200 at Christmas

In pictures: Christmas shoppers hit central London

Xmas Dartford song gets million views and chart release

In pictures: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

Londoners bring Christmas to the tube with mistletoe