Aside from present buying, our high streets get us in the Christmas spirit with their lights and displays.
Impressive illuminations and innovative shop window displays are half the fun of Christmas shopping – or all the fun if you don't like shopping. Visit Leeds, the city's official tourist board, has compiled a short list of the most festive streets this year.
Some in the heart of Leeds city centre won't be a surprise but there are a couple of places on the city fringes that are worth a look. In fact, the number one most festive street in Leeds is one such place: Stone Brig Lane, Rothwell.