The festive checklist has already tallied up some ticks, what with bulky Christmas jumpers filling stores [1] and the evening's telly being dominated by heartwarming adverts [2]. 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 [3], read on for the windows that will wow you until Dec. 25.