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Life is a Compromise: London Christmas Lights & Premier League Football

Life is a Compromise: London Christmas Lights & Premier League Football

Finding the Magic in London’s Festive Glow While Cheering from the Stands

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Dec 04, 2024
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London in December transforms into a winter wonderland, with twinkling lights decorating streets, festive markets buzzing with activity, and a contagious holiday spirit that fills the air. Of course, to me, it’s not comparable with Christmas markets in the Alpine region, but it has its charm.

I visited London with my significant other this weekend, mostly because I wanted to see my favorite city again and see the Poets&Lovers exhibition. To make it more appealing to him, we included a Premier League football match. I’m all for compromises in life. Or little bribes like this one 😊


London’s Christmas Lights: A Glittering Wonderland

My photos aren’t really good because we didn’t have a lot of time, and my mobile phone camera is terrible. I hope you will at least get an idea of the atmosphere.

You can find photos of different locations here.

Since the city center is large, decorations are different depending on the location. The classics are Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Carnaby Street, with large LED creations across the street.

Regent Street
Hundreds of bright blue LED stars hang from garlands above Regent Street at night time with shops lining the street and people walking beneath
Oxford Street: www.visitlondon.com

We had the most perfect view of the Shard from our AirBnb, but my camera doesn’t do it justice so I’m sharing this one:

The Shard Snowman lights up the Shard for Christmas
Shard Lights: www.visitlondon.com

And here are more photos from around the city center:

the Tower trees

Tips for Exploring London’s Christmas Lights

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