PENZANCE, Cornwall's most south-westerly town, turns on its Christmas lights on November 26, and for the first time this year will include lighting up some of the town's landmark buildings and a town lights trail to see the elaborate Christmas window displays.
On December 17, the town also marks the birthday of Sir Humphry Davy, the local chemist who invented the miner's safety lamp. In his honour, the town centre is filled with the light of a lantern parade.
Closer to Christmas, the town hosts the annual Montol Festival on December 21. The event celebrates the 'coming of the light' and Winter Solstice, with a parade of lanterns through the streets and the lighting of the Midwinter Fire.
On December 17, the town also marks the birthday of Sir Humphry Davy, the local chemist who invented the miner's safety lamp. In his honour, the town centre is filled with the light of a lantern parade.
Closer to Christmas, the town hosts the annual Montol Festival on December 21. The event celebrates the 'coming of the light' and Winter Solstice, with a parade of lanterns through the streets and the lighting of the Midwinter Fire.
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Picture Credit: Maria Eklind flickr.com/photos/79123642@N04/23518499060 Christmas gifts via photopin.com
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