Christmas Lights, Stories and Markets with writer & actor + mulled wine

Summary

%20%26%20more%20 Christmas is a time for family, friends, and loved ones to come together and celebrate. Lights, stories, and markets are a part of the holiday tradition, and they are all special in their own way. One of the most popular traditions at Christmas is decorating the tree. Families come together to hang ornaments, light candles, and sing Christmas carols. Some people even make a Christmas dinner. Christmas markets are a fun way to spend a day. Families can buy gifts for each other, eat delicious food, and listen to Christmas music. Some markets even have Santa Claus visiting! Mulled wine is a popular drink at Christmas. It is a warm drink that is made from wine, spices, and sugar. Some people add ginger, nutmeg, or cloves to their mulled wine. It is a delicious way to warm up on a cold winter day. Christmas is a time to be happy and enjoy the company of family and friends. These traditions are a part of the holiday tradition, and they are all special in their own way.

Description

Christmas Lights, Stories and Markets with writer & actor + mulled wine

Imagine a cheerful winter afternoon. You inhale crispy air mixed with notes of warm cinnamon and vanilla while you are strolling through the cobblestone Victorian streets. When you walk by enchanting Christmas shops the merry sounds of Christmas Carols slowly fill sleepy streets and lively markets. We stop at one of them, where you try mulled wine from the Marlborough region or hot cider made from Cornish orchards. While you bite a crispy cinnamon roll I introduce you to London Christmas history, Victorian traditions, love stories, and hearty food - everything that brings families together on this magical day. Highlights: • Discover who was a real Grinch who stole Christmas in the ​17th century • Take pictures with London’s most spectacular Christmas Trees • Discover how people decorated Christmas trees in the 19th century • Learn about the most popular Christmas traditions • Kiss under the glorious mistletoe!

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Christmas Lights, Stories and Markets with writer & actor + mulled wine at no additional cost

What's NOT included

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Points Of Interest

• 10 minutes: See how the beautiful Oxford Street Christmas lights shimmer in the skies above the world-famous shopping district.
• 10 minutes: Meet your Guide in front of “The Old Curiosity Shop”, that miraculously survived the flames of the Great Fire of London (1666) and once formed part of an estate given by Charles II to one of his mistresses. Hear how Christmas was brought back to London by Charles II and continue your way to the Covent Garden, where you will find the most beautiful Christmas tree in London and can kiss under the gorgeous mistletoe!
• 10 minutes: continue your way to the Covent Garden, where you will find the most beautiful Christmas tree in London and can kiss under the gorgeous mistletoe!
• 10 minutes: Discover what was used to decorate spruce before Christmas globes became popular and look out for the most magnificent tree in Trafalgar square.
• 10 minutes: Check out one of the quirkiest London Christmas Light displays glowing  across Carnaby Street.  Walk towards Liberty, one of London’s most famous and prestigious department stores and be dazzled by it’s Christmas decorations.

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness