Thousands of people gather on London’s Regent Street as the area switches on its Christmas lights, marking the start of the seasonal celebrations. Outlets report that the event includes a spectacle of lights and fireworks associated with the opening of the holiday period.
Euronews describes crowds on Regent Street and highlights the lights switch-on alongside a fireworks display. The Daily Mail frames the same seasonal start as “Spirit of Christmas” returning above the shopping thoroughfare, emphasizing the return of the display. Two Daily Mail articles present the same basic account, with one repeating the other’s focus on the Regent Street lights and the “Spirit of Christmas” theme.