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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's more likely the PP's friends went to the Catholic Westminster Cathedral. Westminster Abbey is probably tickets only invitations for Christmas Eve services. I went to services at St. Paul's and we had tickets courtesy of a friend who's involved in the church.

To another PP, London's weather is different from DC weather. It's more variable. It tends to be damper and moister in the winter. And highs are often only for a brief time while the rest of the day can be much cooler/colder.  And much more likely to be very gray and overcast.

I also don't think London's decorations are that impressive at Christmas. Nice, yes, but it's not a standout from what I remember. There's nothing like the Christmas markets of continental Europe, although they try. There are Christmas concerts and events. The country is close to dead for the 25-26, so you're losing two days of your trip (depending on how you look at it but options are still very limited). There's much more going on over Christmas and the 26th in Paris by contrast, making it easier in a way.

If you really wanted a christmassy atmosphere I'd suggest looking at France or Germany or Austria. Especially Germany and Austria. The markets and street decorations are festive and fun and worth travelling for. But also keep in mind that many if not most of the markets close on the 24th and only a few run into the 25th and afterwards, although there are exceptions and more and more each year.

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