By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
As Christmas approaches, the festive tradition of switching on Christmas lights is kicking off around the world—from Taiwan’s various Christmas towns and department stores to Europe’s Christmas markets. The joyful spirit of the season spreads to every corner of the globe. One of the most iconic spots is the renowned shopping street in London, UK—Regent Street, famous for its spectacular Christmas light displays. Since 1954, the Regent Street Christmas Lights event has been one of the city’s largest and most beloved holiday traditions, and this year it features eye-catching angel-shaped light decorations suspended above the street.
Angel-shaped Christmas lights (Image source: Visit London)
Golden brilliance illuminates London streets (Image source: Visit London)
Adding a sacred atmosphere to the Christmas season (Image source: Visit London)
Colorful, twinkling angel lights (Image source: Visit London)
This year’s Christmas spirit will recreate the magic of the very first light switch-on in 1954, complete with a grand Christmas parade and festive decorations that bring Regent Street to life. The lights will be officially switched on on November 17, spanning from Regent Street, St James’s, Piccadilly, Oxford Circus to Waterloo Place, kicking off a dazzling festive ambiance in central London.
Retail stores gear up for the holidays (Image source: Regent Street)
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