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Because Christmas makes London just a little bit more magical.
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Because you'll be glad when it gets dark.
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Because the streets should be decorated like this all year round.
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Because there is massive Christmas tree all the way from Norway in Trafalgar Square.
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Because even Christmas shopping can feel like a treat.
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Because the Christmas markets make you feel like a kid again.
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Because our department stores know how to put up some paper chains.
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Because it will make you want to rush home and decorate your tree.
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Because Santa runs take place all over the city and raise money for hundreds of charities.
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Because fun fairs spring up all over the city.
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Because you can get mulled wine at the market too!
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Because London pubs are full of mulled wine and mince pies.
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Because we can do modern Christmas as well as traditional.
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Because you can go iceskating in the best places.
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Like just by the Tower of London.
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Or in the middle of Somerset House.
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Because you can get the best Christmas Puddings.
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And the most extravagant Christmas dinners.
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Because our New Year's Eve fireworks are pretty great.
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We really know how to throw a party.
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And on New Year's Eve the tubes are open 24 hours and are completely free after midnight.
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Because snow transforms London.
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Because all Londoners look good in the snow.
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Because we'll make sure there is space for everyone to have a go on a sledge.
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Because snow makes our views even more breathtaking.
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Because snow outlines all our trees beautifully.
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And it makes the streets eerily quiet.
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Because crisp winter light makes the city look even better.
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Because London gets emptier around Christmas.
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Because everyone else decides to leave the city at Christmas.
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And those of us left get just a little bit friendlier.
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Because you'll have a chance to appreciate the city without the rush.
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Because it's the one day a year the city takes a break.
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Because it's the only time of year you'll get a view like this to yourself.
