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Things to do on Christmas Eve in London
’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city... there was still plenty of (socially distanced) fun to be had
We may be living through strange times, but London’s Christmas spirit remains indestructible. From twinkling lights to online events, take advantage of Christmas Eve before you find you well-fed and well sleepy in your favourite armchair on Christmas Day.
In this uncertain time, make this night before Christmas the best one yet and take a look at our top picks for things to do on Thursday December 24 2020.
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See London’s Christmas lights
Need to liven up your daily walk? If you live in central London, why take in some of the city’s Christmas lights, which make the capital dazzlingly beautiful each year. Remember, try not to board public transport to see any light displays and always try to stay at a 2m distance from anyone outside your social bubble.
Check out London’s loveliest Christmas trees
London is all dressed up for Christmas, with festive lights hanging on almost every street. But that’s not the only thing to gawp at this time of year, it’s also dotted with lovely firs and pines. There are trad firs in places like Trafalgar Square, plus quirky spruce imitators, like the terrarium-filled epic at Coal Drops Yard. They are free to see and a safe stop-off point on any socially distanced walk with one other person outside your bubble.
Watch the English National Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker Delights’
Is it even Christmas if you haven’t watched ‘The Nutcracker’? English National Ballet is giving us a Christmas gift. It’s making a recorded performance of ‘Nutcracker Delights’ – a whirlwind tour of the ballet’s most popular moments – with Tchaikovsky’s famous score played live. It’s available to watch on YouTube and Facebook from 2pm on December 24.
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