Christmas

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Classical Music 

Christmas music in London means two weeks of ethereal and earthier song at one of the capital's most atmospheric venues

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Classical Music 

Classics, new music, and a feat of memory make this great East End tradition an attractive proposition

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Cinema 

Zadie Smith's NW and Cormoran Strike just as we imagined him. Plus two different sides to Margaret Atwood in our list of great novels adapted for television

Things To Do

Philistine or Culture Vulture? Look back at a year of art, theatre, music, dance, food and fashion with our fiendishly difficult 2015 Culture Quiz

Interview

Bored of traditional Christmas music? Culture Whisper have created a Christmas alternative playlist to make you smile

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Kids 

Jim Broadbent delights as an oddball Scrooge in this charmingly quirky festive production of A Christmas Carol

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Things to do 

Christmas gets nutritious with this festive salad recipe from Culture Whisper's resident foodie

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Things to do 

Festive flavours get a fresh twist in this healthy gluten free Christmas dessert recipe from Culture Whisper's resident foodie

Features

Luxury can't be made in a moment. The delight inspired by these luxurious gifts will last long after Christmas morning

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Food 

Savour the era that taste forget with a delicious five-course menu and retro treats galore at Art of Dining's 80s Christmas Party

Features

Give someone a present to treasure this Christmas with our guide to best bespoke gifts

In The Know

Give someone the gift of London this Christmas with our guide to the best subscriptions for in the know Londoners

Interview

Culture Whisper talks to actress Tuppence Middleton, star of new BBC shows Dickensian and War and Peace

In The Know

Let Christmas stress be a thing of the past with our exclusive guide to the essentials you'll need to prepare a perfect festive season

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Food 

Gordon Ramsay's York and Albany invite chilly Londoners to warm up in their new Winter Chalet

Features

Culture Whisper digs up the hidden gems of your winter and Christmas TV schedule 2015

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Kids 

After record-breaking success on Broadway, Elf the Musical West End transfer brings festive fun (and Broadway prices) to London

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Cinema 

Enjoy a luxury cinema experience at the Soho Hotel where you'll be treated to a three course meal and a movie

Features

Have yourself a merry little Christmas and join in the magic with our list of the best festive events for all the family to enjoy

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Festival 

Wapping is greeted with the return of Taste's eclectic food fest this Christmas, at 'Taste of London Winter'.

Must See

In cinemas this Christmas: from Bridge of Spies to Sunset Song, here's our round-up of the latest films and best new cinema releases to enjoy as the weather gets colder

Things To Do

Plan yourself a merry little Christmas: festive events sell out fast, so here's our guide to best things do in London at Christmas, 2015

Features

For those tired of traditional Christmas pudding, Gordon Ramsay's Pear and Amaretto Cheesecake makes a refreshing change this year

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A satisfying and seasonal vegetarian tart to make the most of autumn pumpkins

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Kids 

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra bring the music of Disney's Frozen to life in a rousing Frozen Concert at the Royal Albert Hall

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Kids 

Hit stage adaptation of beloved children's book Goodnight Mister Tom brings touching tale of evacuees to London this winter

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Theatre 

Andrew Lloyd Webber's best loved musical draws its claws once more, with soul singer turned musical star Beverley Knight as Grizabella.

In the Know

A sale full of festive fashion ideas. Don't miss out on the opportunity for christmas shopping in London.