Trafalgar Square’s enormous Chrisrtmas tree heralds the arrival of the festive season when it’s lit at the start of December each year, but it isn’t the only thing to admire in London’s ceremonial heartlands over the festive season. Carols are sung beneath the Christmas tree for several hours each day from the second week of December until Christmas Eve, with more than 50 local carol groups taking part each year. The hour-long sessions are free to watch, but performing groups will be taking donations for some great causes, including Mind, Samaritans, Doctors Without Borders and Crisis. Check out the full schedule of concerts here, and stop by for a wholesome little break from all that frantic last-minute gift shopping.
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