Christmas in London

[kerst]

I had the luck to go to London this weekend ! It was so much fun ! It's already getting all Christmassy, especially the window displays of department stores. The streets were immensely crowded though. I can't imagine what it will be like in the coming weeks when people from all over the world go to London to do their Christmas shopping !!

I went especially to visit the "Country Living Christmas Fair". It's organized by a British magazine called "Country Living" and it was sooooo much fun ! They have all the things I love for my house, not just Christmas things but all kinds of stuff. I spent hours there browsing the stalls and buying lovely things ! Simple things like pretty notepads, a journal, an apron, a sign to hang above the door that says "live well, laugh often, love much" and things like that. Nothing expensive but just cute little things in that typical English country style that I love so much.

I also found some cute Christmas things like a bookmark, an advent calendar with part of the Christmas story behind each window, gingerbread man (from Starbucks), a book titled "a perfect Christmas", ....

The Christmas season has really begun now !

To all UK members here, if you get the chance go to the fair in Glasgow this weekend; it's really worth it !

I've posted some pictures in an album but it's still being moderated.




http://www.mymerrychristmas.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=203&pictureid=1825

[kelly ann]

I have never visited London at Christmas time,so I cant wait to see your pics!!

[kerst]

You really should go some time ! It's a unique experience !

[SparkleNana]

Thank you, kerst, for that delicious little taste of the Christmas experience in London! I bet people all over the world dream about Christmas in London -- I do!

[Ms_Speedy_Elf]

Thank you Kerst!

I would so love to visit London and experience it all. They don't decorate the store windows here where I live. And the "Country Living Christmas Fair "sounds like it would be right up my alley .

I was supposed to of went to London for a month back in 1979 for my high school graduation present from my parent's,instead my mom decided to file for divorce from my dad ,so I never got to go .Nice graduation present eh? :(

[Sunshine73]

That sounds like a great way to spend a weekend!! I've always wanted to go to London, now I want to go at Christmas time.

[kelly ann]

Ive only ever been to London a couple of times but never for shopping. I can't imagine the crowds they would have a xmas time....I dont think I could handle it to be honest.

[kerst]

Thank you Kerst!

I would so love to visit London and experience it all. They don't decorate the store windows here where I live. And the "Country Living Christmas Fair "sounds like it would be right up my alley .

I was supposed to of went to London for a month back in 1979 for my high school graduation present from my parent's,instead my mom decided to file for divorce from my dad ,so I never got to go .Nice graduation present eh? :(


That's very sad !!! Maybe some day in the future you can treat yourself to a trip.

[George Broderick, Jr.]

I've never been to London (but I kinda like The Beatles)... cheesy

That's pretty neat. This Friday (Nov. 21st) is Light Up Night here in Pittsburgh. That should be fun!

[JOHNOR]

if you like the beatles george, you should come to liverpool!

i LOVE london at christmas, i try and go every year! i am going sometime in the next couple of weeks. it really is beautiful and magical. if you have seen "love actually" it is set in london at christmas and it is just like that!

[trackrebel]

thanks Kerst for that nice report....I loved London when I was there....it was in June.....I know I would fall in love in with London if I went at Christmas Time...

Kerst....the Gingerbread man....was it this cute little bear dressed like a gingerbread man?....I would have loved to buy it for Kandice....but didn´t have enough cash with me

[jollyhelperelf01]

if you like the beatles george, you should come to liverpool!

i LOVE london at christmas, i try and go every year! i am going sometime in the next couple of weeks. it really is beautiful and magical. if you have seen "love actually" it is set in london at christmas and it is just like that!


I wondered if it was like it was in the movie, I wanted to go before but now I really want to go!!

[scottish*mama*claus]

I want to go to Glasgow this weekend!!

I've never been to the UK :(
I've often said that if I do, I won't ever come home! LOL!
Annie

[kerst]

thanks Kerst for that nice report....I loved London when I was there....it was in June.....I know I would fall in love in with London if I went at Christmas Time...

Kerst....the Gingerbread man....was it this cute little bear dressed like a gingerbread man?....I would have loved to buy it for Kandice....but didn´t have enough cash with me


No, it is an edible one, you know a gingerbread cookie

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:Ae1WUqoPQ2UJ::http://www.photoshopessentials.com/images/photo-effects/custom-shapes/gingerbread-man.jpg (http://www.photoshopessentials.com/images/photo-effects/custom-shapes/gingerbread-man.jpg)

Like this but prettier ! They sold them at Starbucks.

[kerst]

if you like the beatles george, you should come to liverpool!

i LOVE london at christmas, i try and go every year! i am going sometime in the next couple of weeks. it really is beautiful and magical. if you have seen "love actually" it is set in london at christmas and it is just like that!


I haven't seen Love Actually yet. Will definitely rent it !

[kerst]

I want to go to Glasgow this weekend!!

I've never been to the UK :(
I've often said that if I do, I won't ever come home! LOL!
Annie


The best part of travelling is COMING HOME !!!

[whychristmas]

Thanks Kerst! It must be about 20 years since I did christmas shopping in London (and I was a winky then!!!).

I really remember going in Hamley's (a huge toy shop) and seeing all the goodies and going round harrods!

[kerst]

I didn't even make it to Harrods !! You'd need an extra day for that ! Luckily the shops stayed open pretty late !

[Mumof2]

I Would love to goto London for Christmas! In a few years we will go and spend a few weeks there.I can't wait for us to go!

[Christmasstar]

I was in London yesterday....of course, this London is in Ontario Canada cheesy Took a bus load from here for their company Christmas party. They were a wonderful bunch and lots of fun to drive.
I went to White Oaks mall while they partied and enjoyed nosing around all the stores. Disappointed Santa was not there, I love watch him with the kids.
It would be so much fun to go to London England. :hello:

[BritneyBug]

I'll bet that was amazing! Can't wait to see the pictures

[Janey]

Although I live in England I've never been to London at Christmas time :( Sounds like lots of fun though!

[CharlestonNole]

My imagination is running wild. It has to be a beautiful sight.