00:00 Newcastle is starting to look very Christmassy once again now the Christmas lights have been
00:07 switched on.
00:08 But before we get to that we are taking a look at the lead up to the big moment.
00:13 Throughout the night Stephen Caron entertained the huge crowd that had gathered up Grey Street
00:17 with some amazing guests including Frozen princesses, North East duo Khaleesis and the
00:23 star of the Theatre Royals panto Joe McKeldrie.
00:26 And of course there was plenty of fun and games for the public to get involved in and
00:30 even the Grinch showed up to celebrate.
00:43 After all of the performances were over and the Mayor spoke to the crowd it was time to
00:47 switch the lights on.
01:03 For many this is the start of their Christmas celebrations so we spoke to a few people who
01:08 had turned out to watch the lights switched on.
01:22 We did each other when we were 19 and 20 we're now 42 and 43.
01:44 Do you think you're now getting fully in the Christmas spirit now?
01:54 Yeah.
01:55 Here to see the Christmas lights get put on.
01:56 Always think as soon as the lights are on then Christmas begins.
01:57 So I'm a massive lover of Christmas.
01:58 I love the lead up to Christmas and getting in the festive spirit.
01:59 So yeah.
02:00 Do you think this is like the start of your Christmas now?
02:03 Yeah absolutely.
02:04 Yeah definitely.
02:05 It's just lush.
02:06 It just brings such a nice vibe.
02:07 When you're out shopping late and you've got all the lights around you it's just dead nice.
02:13 We've come to see Fenwick's window and then come to see the lights switched on.
02:18 I'm going back to Australia tomorrow so trying to have a little bit of Christmas spirit with
02:22 the family beforehand.
02:23 Tell me a bit about how you're getting in the mood for Christmas.
02:26 Do you think this starts to get your Christmas spirit ready?
02:29 It's definitely the start.
02:31 I think once the first of December hits I think that's when all the decorations in the
02:36 house come out.
02:37 Real Christmas spirit comes because we know Santa's on his way.
02:38 Are you excited for Santa coming?
02:45 Yeah!
02:47 So now Christmas has officially started with the installation of this year's Fenwick's
02:51 Christmas window and now the lights have been switched on and even the Christmas markets
02:56 are starting to pop up everywhere.
02:58 And of course now there is only one thing left to say.
03:01 Merry Christmas!
03:02 Merry Christmas!
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