The "Spirit of Christmas" in London: Must-see dazzling angel light displays on Regent Street

▲Lighting ceremony on Regent Street, London. (Photo / provided by netizen)Ohjenni Chien(The same below; please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

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Jingle bells, jingle bells—this familiar melody always brings to mind the image of Santa Claus with his sack full of gifts. London, UK, is also immersed in a thick festive atmosphere, and the lighting ceremony on iconic Regent Street officially heralds the arrival of the joyous holiday season. Visitors to London now simply cannot miss the dazzling sea of lights filled with festive cheer.

▲Regent Street in London was lit up on November 17.

Regent Street, a well-known shopping street in London, recently held its Christmas lights switch-on ceremony on the 17th, marking the beginning of the holiday season.The Regent Street Christmas Lights event is the first commercial street in London to illuminate its streets during the Christmas period, boasting a history of over sixty years.According tothe official website,this year’s display is more spectacular and radiant than in previous years. Themed “The Spirit of Christmas,” which centers around giving, celebration, and community, the lights aim to recreate the look of the first lighting back in 1954. The illuminated area spans from Regent Street, Piccadilly, St James’s, to Waterloo Place., lighting up every road in central London., illuminating all the roads in the heart of London.

▲Red double-decker buses shuttle through Regent Street, complemented by the aerial light displays,creating an incredibly picturesque scene.

The colorful lights suspended above the streets are switched on one after another, brightening London’s roads and sweeping away the winter chill, filling hearts with a warm sense of happiness. The most eye-catching feature is undoubtedly the large angel light display, radiating a romantic charm unique to the winter season.

Starting in November, Christmas trees, mistletoe, reindeer, sleds, Santa hats, and various decorations appear on streets and alleys, adorning homes everywhere. The air is filled with the aroma of Christmas fruit punch, making it hard not to be enchanted. At this time of year, London is busier than usual, with red double-decker buses coming and going, pedestrians carrying bags full of holiday purchases, and children’s joyful faces impossible to hide.

▲From November onward, people flock the streets of London to shop for Christmas gifts.

Date: November 17, 2016 – January 6, 2017
Address: Regent Street, London W1B 5AH