Christmas Shopping in London

Christmas is a pretty time in London. It is fun to wander around amongst the insanity that is Oxford Street, and do a little shopping.

We've come to love a few stores over here. We really like Uniqlo, a fun inexpensive store. We bought a few of their HeatTech items to help with the damp cold over here.

Mostly, as we are on a bit of a budget over here, we have come to enjoy window shopping. And looking at the beautiful windows at Harrod's or Fortnum & Mason is a really fun way to spend an afternoon.



Some of the window displays can be very outlandish and creative.

Some will focus on telling a story like Harrod's windows which told the classic British tale, Peter Pan.

Of course, Teddy Bears are always make a good window.









It seems that it is very common for whatever film is coming out at Christmas time to sponsor the lights on Regent St and Oxford Street. Last year it was "A Christmas Carol". This year it is "Voyage of the Dawn Treader". I'm not sure what VotDT has to do with Christmas, but I'll go with it.

There are always fun things to see on sale.

Covent Garden is a fun place to visit at Christmas.







Especially when it is all decorated.






You can smell the hot mulled wine and roasting chestnuts in the air. And there are piles and piles of Mini Mince Pies everywhere. Even Tony has come to like Mince Pie since he has been here.

McDonald's makes an amazing "Festive Pie" that is part mince and part custard. All deep fried. . . Not something you'll ever see in the states and Absolutely Yummy!

Later, when the lights come on, everything looks really pretty.