You wouldn’t want to pay the electricity bill! London lights up for Christmas as photographer uses helicopter to capture city’s stunning display

• As the countdown to Christmas begins, a series of light displays can be witnessed across London 
• Thanks to a New York photographer, these illuminations can now be seen from a birds-eye view 
•  Jeffrey Milstein shuns drones on the side of choppers with high-resolution cameras for his projects

The countdown to Christmas has now begun – with today marking the first day of the festive season.

Now that December is upon us, many families across the UK have set out to find decorations to deck the halls and spruce up their trees.

Although the nights are now getting darker and some local light switch-ons have been cancelled amid the energy crisis, London has never looked brighter.

Dazzling light displays can be seen all over the city as thousands flock the capital for present-shopping, Winter Wonderland and to see the famous tree in Trafalgar Square.

And thanks to a New York photographer, these illuminations can now be seen from a birds-eye view having been snapped from the cockpit of a helicopter.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Hyde Park’s famous fun fair and markets have finally arrived in London

Jeffrey Milstein’s glowing photographs of London capture the exciting events it has to offer this Christmas.

Winter Wonderland has being wowing visitors for 15 years with fair ground rides, performances and plenty of treats. 

But the seasonal event has faced some criticism this year due to claims that food prices are too expensive.  

The London Eye will also be hosting a range of  festive activities, and is lighting up in different themes for the 12 days of Christmas.

The famous tree of Trafalgar Square is set to be switched on later today – annually gifted to the people of Britain as a thanks from Norway for support in World War Two. 

A Blue Christmas: Crowds of ice-skaters gather at the Strand’s majestic Somerset House

Somerset House glows a festive red as the helicopter hovers above the skaters dotted below 

What a spectacle! London’s iconic Oxford Circus gleams in the night sky as hundreds as many shoppers flock the streets 

Market stalls and twinkling decorations mark the heart of  Leicester Square – the centre of London’s entertainment

Drones have captured the magical view of Oxford Circus from up above in the sky

The remarkable London Eye will be hosting a range of festive experiences and activities now that December is upon us

The busy streets are a reminder of how different Christmas was for people in the UK last year, given to self-isolation rules that were in place during Christmas of 2021.

Last year it was also reported that nearly 900,000 people may have been forced to spend Christmas Day in self-isolation after catching Covid in the previous 10 days.

Before the lights: Winter Wonderland can be spotted amid the cluster of trees at Hyde Park 

In the borough of Camden, the Seven Dials glows a festive red as people are dotted about the street

Leicester Square ablaze with colour against the backdrop of the dark winter sky 

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights are to be switched on later today marking the first day of December

Winter Wonderland has hosted a number of famous faces including Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghorui from Love Island

Four glittering stars light up Coventry Street in the West End of London between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square

The London landmark of Piccadilly Circus  blazes with sparkling street lights

Home to luxury fashion shops and a number of restaurants, Covent Garden gleams brightly in the dark

Brightly shining angels can be seen soaring high above above Regent Street this Christmas season

Photographer Jeffrey Milstein capturing the stunning views of London from the cockpit of a helicopter

Jeffrey Milstein shuns drones to hang out the side of choppers with high-resolution cameras for his projects

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