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Because of an expected baby we stayed in London for Christmas for the first time during our stay in UK. Preparations and Christmas itself were really pleasent. Although there was no snow, even one snowflake, atmosphere was festive. It was good experience and gave us a chance to find out more about England.

According to Polish tradition we decorate Christmas trees on Christmas Eve. Of course all shopping centres are decorated since the middle of November, but at homes we prepare Christmas decorations

I am usually not very fond of watching TV programs in the UK apart from football and occasionally some semi-realistic hunts for Britains next tycoons, but by the end of October rumours of a new program called Spooks broadcasted on BBC1 reached me. Having no TV set at home, I checked the BBC iplayer (an absolute brilliant invention!!!), which is the only way I can access British Television without much hassle.
The first episode didn't impress me that much apart from the fact that the main character, who

Are you stressed about the hectic pre-Christmas shopping and ruthless sales hunters on London´s high streets? First of all, shopping doesn´t need to be hectic (provided you plan ahead) and believe it or not, it can be fun even if you head for Central London. Crowds can be avoided by getting up a little earlier than usual and the dreaded shopping with pushy costumers can be out of way before lunch time. But if you do stay longer you will be rewarded by the magnificent decoration and Christmas lights lit