Glasgow Replaces Annual Christmas Light Switch-On with Citywide Light Trail Due to George Square Closure

Christmas 2025 celebrations across various cities are showcasing evolving traditions and vibrant festive events. In Glasgow, the Christmas Lights Switch-On is replaced by a new sparkly light trail across the city center due to ongoing redevelopment at George Square, with Christmas markets moving to Glasgow Green and St Enoch, and a focus on family-friendly, broad-appeal attractions. Chippenham’s Christmas lights event on November 29 includes live music, entertainment, festive markets, and Santa abseiling to switch on the lights. London’s Christmas lights season begins early, with Oxford Street switching on November 3, featuring 5,000 stars and fundraising for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity; other notable displays include the “Spirits of Christmas” angels on Regent Street and a Wishing Tree supporting The Felix Project. London’s Carnaby Street continues its innovative light displays with the “All is Bright” theme celebrating Soho’s creativity. Detroit is preparing for its 22nd annual tree lighting event, supported by the DTE Energy Foundation, marking a key holiday tradition in the city.