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Milton Keynes Kicks Off Christmas Early: Tree Festival Festivities Await!

Get ready, Milton Keynes! The Christmas Tree Festival is back and calling on residents for holiday cheer! 🎄✨

As the sun dips lower in the sky and the days start to shorten, there’s no escaping it: Christmas is just around the corner! Midsummer Place shopping centre in Milton Keynes has jumped right into the holiday spirit by announcing the return of its much-anticipated Christmas Tree Festival. Despite it only being early September, the centre believes it’s never too early to start spreading some festive joy, encouraging residents to get involved in decorating this year’s festive trees.

The festival invites locals to help deck the halls with colorful ornaments and twinkling lights, transforming the shopping centre into a winter wonderland. With a plethora of trees to adorn, the shopping centre provides a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together and get creative. The whir of twinkling lights and the rustle of tinsel seem like a perfect way to bring out those warm and fuzzy feelings of togetherness that we all cherish during the holidays.

Midsummer Place shopping centre, known for bringing the community together, sees this festival as a chance not just to celebrate the season but to embrace creativity. Participants are encouraged to submit their designs and share ideas on how to make each tree unique and special. The shopping centre promises to showcase a delightful blend of Christmas themes, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. After all, who wouldn’t want to channel their inner elf while crafting the ultimate tree?

In addition to the decorations, the festival will feature festive activities aimed at delighting holiday enthusiasts of every age. From musical performances to festive food stalls, there will be no shortage of things to do. Make sure to grab that steaming cup of hot cocoa while you take in the merriment!

Did you know that the tradition of decorating Christmas trees dates back to 16th-century Germany? Initially, the trees were decorated with edible treats like apples, nuts, and sweets! Also, the tallest Christmas tree ever recorded was a whopping 221 feet tall, adorned with over 30,000 lights! Talk about holiday spirit on a grand scale!