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Lighting the Christmas tree
4 December 2008

Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square

For many people the lighting of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree signifies the start of the festive season. The traditional Christmas Tree, provided by the people of Oslo, will be lit by the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayor of Oslo on Thursday 4 December. All are welcome to attend this ceremony, which starts at 6pm and will include carol-singing led by the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Boris in London's West End with Santa Clauses

Shop West End VIP Day
6 December 2008

The New West End Company and the Mayor have announced the world’s biggest traffic-free Christmas shopping day: Saturday 6 December. Shop West End VIP Day (which stands for Very Important Pedestrians) will see both Oxford Street and Regent Street cleared of traffic - leaving the entire area free for shoppers to enjoy.  

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