The first snowfall of the year has fallen, so, the Christmas is not too far. It is time to explore all the Christmassy things going- on around Inverness. The Inverness winter festivities of the Christmas begin with Christmas switch- on usually held at the end of the November. The festive season kicks off with the Christmas light parade led by Santa Clause. Then the countdown to Christmas will underway in Inverness on 20^th November where hundreds of families gather outside the Town House to enjoy the celebration which marks the switching- on  of the Highland Capital’s Christmas Lights by Santa Clause and Provost Jimmy Gray. An enjoyable mixture of Christmas carols and traditional music is played against the backdrop of a spectacular projection which is shown by Arts in Motion which bring the Town House to life with animations just before the arrival of the Santa and Provost Jimmy.

At the Christmas day, families go to Whin Park for some festive frolics at the Winter Wonderland. They meet Santa, his reindeer and walk amongst the beautifully lit up Christmas trees in Inverness and enjoy the thrills of fairground rides.

Every year there is a traditional performance of rib- tickling family entertainment or Christmas show at Eden Court theatre. There are carol singing services held at various venues across the Inverness and there is mulled wine and mince pies too.

Inverness centre is perfect for stocking up for Christmas thanks to its wonderful travel links, compact main streets and shopping centre. You will also find some incredible seasonal craft fairs. In the Eastgate Shopping Centre you find from top fashion to state of the art celebration and for unique Christmas presents, the charm of the Victorian Market is ideal. Near Nairn, Eden Court Theatre and Brodie Castle traditionally host Christmas fair stocked with beautiful arts and crafts, delicious edibles and ideal for special gifts.

In short, one can say that the whole city does the merry making all together in its full swing. People enjoy each and every single moment of the Christmas with their loved ones and Christmas lights in Inverness are display everywhere to show the glow, blessing, happiness and pleasure of Christmas bring in everyone life.