{"id":28387,"date":"2018-12-06T21:30:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T21:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=28387"},"modified":"2018-12-06T21:30:06","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T21:30:06","slug":"get-your-coat-on-and-visit-one-of-the-christmas-cinemas-this-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/get-your-coat-on-and-visit-one-of-the-christmas-cinemas-this-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas through cinema this December"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is coming! I don\u2019t know about the rest of you, but for me it really is the best time of year. There\u2019s lights everywhere, gift giving and everyone seems to be in a better mood whether it’s a Monday or Friday. <\/b><\/p>\n

Every year there is an abundance of things to get done before lazing around on the big day. But the hard work wouldn\u2019t be as much fun if we couldn\u2019t enjoy ourselves while stressing ourselves. <\/span><\/p>\n

This year some of London\u2019s most popular spots (and some not as popular spots) are offering festive screenings. So whilst you\u2019re out shopping this weekend for all those gifts – gift yourself with a nice sit down at the theatre to watch your favourite Christmas film.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo by Daniil Silantev on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

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London\u2019s well-known annual event, Winter Wonderland has introduced, this year, a child friendly screening of childhood favourite The Snowman. <\/i>Pop across the river to Hyde Park to join the fun, with tickets<\/a> for the screening and other events on their website<\/span>. <\/span><\/i>After the film you can enjoy the magical fun fair, Christmas market and ice skating (if you\u2019re feeling adventurous). <\/span><\/p>\n

The Neighbourhood Cinema is hosting a wintry island where visitors can find themselves shipwrecked in the middle of Covent Garden to watch a variety of films including <\/span>Elf, Love Actually, Home Alone <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>The Santa Clause. <\/span><\/i>Some showings are reserved for families and those under 18, while most are for 18+, with alcohol being served from the ice bar as well as popcorn and festive sliders. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hackney\u2019s pop-up cinema is opening next week, with a variety of Christmas films available. The screenings are accessible via pre-booked tickets<\/a>. This is one way to spend quality time with your family and friends over the holiday period.<\/span><\/p>\n

We spoke to some Londoners to find out what their favourite Christmas films were – some of the most popular ones were\u00a0The Grinch, The Holiday\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Polar Express.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Listen here:<\/p>\n

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New films\u00a0have been released this year too, with a new version of<\/span> The Grinch <\/span><\/i><\/a>making it to the big screen as well as <\/span>Nativity Rocks! <\/span><\/i>and<\/span> Surviving Christmas with the Relatives <\/span><\/i>among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even streaming sites such as Netflix know the importance of a great Christmas film and have provided enough Christmas content for 1200 days, including favourites\u00a0The Christmas Chronicles\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Jack Frost<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get your warmest clothes on and head out to one of the locations situated on the map below to find yourself immersed in the merry celebrations watching one of your favourite Christmas film this December.<\/span><\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.zeemaps.com\/map?group=3254645&location=London%2C%20England%2C%20GBR&add=1#\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Words: Tabitha Durrant | Subbed: Millie Mcvay<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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