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Hibernate under a cosy duvet? Or fight the weather?

If you belong to the brave category:

- Not to be missed: the Lord’s Mayor show on Saturday. Not Boris, the other one, managing the City. 800 years of tradition! There will be a procession from the City to Westminster (where the Mayor will pledge allegiance to the crown): 6000 people, 202 horses, 24 marching bands… The RAF will fly past, visits will be offered through the capital and the day will finish with fireworks over the Thames at 17.00… For the occasion, shops @ Gabriel’s wharf are offering a few discounts.

- Sunday, Selfridge’s will be playing the Jumble Garage sale card, a giant one, profits going to a charity. Come and find a bargain! Entry is at £5, freee for under 12s. Cash only at the stalls.

- Marmite – Love it ? Hate it? In any case, have a look @ their pop-up shop near Piccadilly. You can even have a crumpet there. I stopped by earlier today, most of their online shop and a few limited edition. Hate the stuff but hell, love the design!

- You’ll find happiness at the Country Living Xmas show – so many stalls with original and unique ideas. I go almost every year and have never tired of it.

- Fancy an afternoon tea? Want it very British but also fashionable? Try the Howard’s – elegance, of course, but how to resist the shortbreads shaped and decorates as the milestones of London? Have a look at the pics!

Sunday, for once, I will not be rushing around the town. I prefer a quiet family afternoon, on the Puppet Barge, to enjoy a festive puppet show in Little Venice…

Now, what about you?

That’s it. The season has begun. Fetsive songs can  be heard as soon as you step into a shop. Mulled wine or Winter Pimm’s are being served in pubs.

Not suprising, then, that Oxford and Regent street lights should already be switched on. this year, Disney sponsors them, launching at the same time their movie with Jim Carrey.

Call me blase. Though I still feel like a child at Xmas, those just don’t make me gasp. The magic does work on my 4 year olod, though – I had to negotiate hard to drag her away from those  after 2omn!

I do prefer the Carnaby St ones. Less traditional I agree, perheaps too funky for the season, they do put a little grooves back to your day! You’ll also see plenty mini-Xmas trees in rainbow colours. The lights will be switched on next Tuesday at 18.oo… Bond Street, next Thursday, also promises to be fun.

Since you’re in that neighbourhood,, stop at Liberty’s to smile at their new windowshop. Sooooo British! And if you’re dreaming, not of a white Xmas but of a royal one, plan a visit to Portobello market.

A last smile with this robin. Too many Xmas puddings, my dear!