Popsugar Living Christmas London Christmas Lights and Windows 2018 20 Festive Windows That Prove Christmas Doesn't Begin Until The Windows Are Dressed 17 November 2018 by Lucy Kenny First Published: 12 November 2018 Image Source: Getty / John Phillips The festive checklist has already tallied up some ticks, what with bulky Christmas jumpers filling stores and the evening's telly being dominated by heartwarming adverts. Next in line come the Christmas windows and lights, lining the streets with a magical glow and dressing department stores with spectacular stories. This year, Liberty's "Christmas Story" features a playful collection of animal cutouts while Selfridges has adopted more of a "rocking" take on Christmas. From a stage-ready Santa to a tribute to the highly anticipated Mary Poppins Returns, read on for the windows that will wow you until Dec. 25. Related: 9 London Christmas Experiences Everyone Must Have at Least Once Liberty London Image Source: Liberty London The "Liberty Christmas Story" brings to life the animals that are intricately carved into the panels and pillars of the iconic building, via print, verse, and display, to create an "enchanted world of our yule-tide creatures." 1 / 20 Liberty London Image Source: Liberty London 2 / 20 Liberty London Image Source: Liberty London 3 / 20 Liberty London Image Source: Liberty London 4 / 20 Liberty London Image Source: Liberty London 5 / 20 Liberty London Image Source: Liberty London 6 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett Harvey Nichols celebrates Mary Poppins Returns, making window space for the highly anticipated film along with a complete takeover of the flagship Knightsbridge store, including its Fifth Floor Café. 7 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett 8 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett 9 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett 10 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett 11 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett 12 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett 13 / 20 Harvey Nichols Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett 14 / 20 Selfridges London Image Source: Getty / John Phillips This year's theme for the iconic department store? "Selfridges Rocks Christmas," and with windows of throwback vibes and punk Santas, they're not lying. 15 / 20 Selfridges London Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 16 / 20 Selfridges London Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 17 / 20 Selfridges London Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 18 / 20 Selfridges London Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 19 / 20 Selfridges London Image Source: Getty / John Phillips 20 / 20 ChristmasChristmas DecorationsLondonHoliday