Coca Cola Christmas truck is in London

If there is a brand that knows how to do clever and great marketing campaigns that is Coca Cola. It is not only a drink, it is a way to live, to think, to enjoy. And, of course, it is an essential drink on Christmas. 

Its iconic Christmas truck is on tour since the 28th of November. It started its adventure at Elgin and, after visiting 42 locations, it is in London.

Harrods

The 30th President of the United States Calvin Coolidge said that "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas". But he forgot one thing, because Christmas is a time to spend money.

If you didn't finish your Christmas shopping yet, you are in time to visit one of the London's Big Five department stores: Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and, of course, Harrods.

And if, like most of the population, you don't have budget to shop in these stores, you can also enjoy the awesome windows that all of them have prepared for this special holidays.

Last year, Harrods Christmas set was inspired by the classic British steam train. On 2014, this emblematic store "celebrates Christmas with The Land Of Make Believe, a fantasy winter tale where magical mice arrive at Harrods to help Father Christmas transform the store ready for the festive season..." Designers like Zuhair Murad, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen have worked for the store this season.

Feeling like in Howarts

Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross

Everyone knows that London is one of the best settings for cinema. Awarded films, successful TV series and impressive documentaries have been filmed in the English capital. But, maybe, one of the best examples is J.K.Rowling's masterpiece, Harry Potter's saga. 

Many scenes from these magical movies were shot in central London. To see the most famous place to get into Hogwarts, you need to go to King’s Cross. In this station you'll find the mysterious platform 9¾. But Leadenhall Market, Borough Market, the Australia House, Westminster Underground Station or the Great Scotland Yard have been chosen to be part of the movies too.

Christmas Jumper Day

On the 12th of December you can join the woolly revolution. The only thing that you have to do is to wear a Christmas Jumper and make a donation to help Save the Children's project. On the past two years, the organization raised more than £1.6 million. Are you going to participate in this third season? 

But the British are not the only ones supporting this proposed. The UK government is going to double each donation, up to £5million, and all this money will help them to "save mothers' and babies' lives through their work in Kenya".

Around this project, Save the Children has developed more events to help them to raise money and make a little bit of fun. 

Join them and make the world better with a sweater.

Mile End Road, c. 1920

Trinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, c. 1920

The magical Winterville is open

Winterville opened today, for the very first time, at Victoria Park. This new town can be a great alternative to Winter Wonderland. It has "an outdoor Ice Rink, Horse-Drawn Carriages, a Fairground, Ferris Wheel, an On-Site Pub, a Wall of Death, a Food Hall, a Christmas Market with a twist, Street Food traders, a Craft Beer area and more Bars than you can shake a yuletide stick at". You will enjoy with the Cabaret, the Comedy, the Pantomimes and the Live Music. Everything will be possible in East London. 

Do you live in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets or in the E9 Hackney postcode area? Winterville wants to thank to his neighbours with some discounts. Check online and buy your tickets in advance.

If you want to live a perfect experience and you don't want to miss anything, plan your visit before going. And remember that Winterville will only be open until the 1st of January.

Merry Christmas!