London is a great city to visit during the Christmas season. They decorate as much here as we do in any US city. What I loved the most though was Harrod's. I made a special trip there just to see the Christmas decorations, and I was not disappointed. The exterior was strung with green lights that outlined all the building lines and windows. And I have never seen so many people in one store! It was incredibly crowded.
We encountered another unusual sight associated with the season. Upon leaving the National Portrait Gallery, we entered Trafalgar Square to find it filled with Santas. There were hundreds of them -- maybe even thousands of them. It turns out that they were part of a group called "Santas for Charity." For several weeks before Christmas, this group dresses up in assorted Santa costumes and stands on street corners throughout London collecting funds for various charities. When their collection drive is over, they gather in Trafalgar Square and celebrate with some beer and brussels sprouts
(of all things!). Basically, they have one big public party. It was quite the sight! My photo is a bit dark (it was dusk when I took it), but maybe you can pick out a few Santas.
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