“London twinkles over the winter time with an array of magical Christmas lights”.
Night falls around 4pm and gentle rain falls every day. The winter in London can be very depressing… Well, it is until the Christmas illumination starts in the beginning of November.
Dreamy illumination will make you think “um, long, dark winter night in London is not that bad!”
So, grab some hot drink and let you go for a stroll to enjoy this very special moment in London!
Christmas Lights in London
Every year, every street, the lights have a different theme. Regent Street lights celebrate the London 2012 Games and the lights at Carnaby Street were designed by the Rolling Stones this year. Only 1 night is not enough to see everything to find your favorite illumination.
Oxford Street: World famous Christmas lights
World famous Oxford Street becomes huge Christmas tree. Gift boxes, candies, etc. decorate street. Just walking Oxford Street will thrill you as if you are tearing off the wrapping of the Christmas present!
Regent Street: Olympic parade again
Decorated with gold holly and red berry garlands, celebratory tributes to the Olympic and Paralympic teams will hang from the sky, and gold filigree plaques along the street will tell the story of the twelve days of Christmas.
Carnaby Street: Avant-garde Christmas
When you need a change from dreamy Christmas, go Carnaby Street. Carnaby Street is known for its unique decorations each year, and, in 2012, they teamed up with the Rolling Stones, who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.
The decorations consists of huge 3D spheres suspended throughout Carnaby Street containing gold and silver vinyl records emblazoned with the band's iconic artwork and album covers. The Carnaby arches are also dressed with the Stones' tongue logo.
Covent Garden: Fun to look at and taste great
The Covent Garden Christmas lights transforms the area with a stunning installation from the United Visual Artists. There you can also enjoy;
- London Gay Men's Chorus performances: Every Saturday from Nov. 10th to Dec. 15th.
- Reindeer petting: Every Saturday from Nov. 10th between 12pm and 4pm
- Covent Garden Christmas Food Market: Open every Thursday from 11am to 7pm
Christmas windows
Christmas decoration of the shop windows will also wow you during this time of the year.
Selfridges: Extra ordinary
Christmas windows of this one of the world’s finest department store, which locates at the west end of Oxford Street, is extraordinary.
The making video of its Not Your Usual Christmas is here.
Fortnum and Mason: Fairyland
You will never get tired of watching the Christmas windows of Fortnum and mason. They just take you to the wonderland.
Below is the 2011 Christmas windows of the store. Enjoy!
Liberty: Cutting edge and stylish
Situated on Regent Street, the department store Liberty demonstrates how fantasy and being avant-gard can be so elegant.
The making video of Christmas 2011 is below.
So, book a hostel, grab some hot drink and let you go for a stroll to experience this very special moment in London!
For more information, please visit the official visitor guide of London.
》 Hostels in London
Some interesting hostels in London are:
Clink Hostel: Former courthouse turned into a hostel. Centrally-located and very stylish. Dormitory starts from £18.
4 Star Hostel: New, modern,and penthouse-style ladies only hostel in central London. Dormitory starts at £28.
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