Many city centres dramatically change their appearance
in December for the festive season. In the Low Countries this starts at the end
of November with the Saint Nicolas decorations. But this is mostly limited to
shop windows. The big impact comes when all the Christmas decorations are
installed. In many cities large light ornaments adorn buildings and shopping
streets to entice people to these areas and create a pleasant atmosphere during
"the days of darkness". The aim of course is to boost sales and
create revenue.
In Amsterdam the December decorations vary, but all
have a rather classic iconography. In front of the Central Station al large
Christmas tree shines in blue led lights. Between this tree at the station and
the one on Dam Square the Damrak is decorated with these light banners with
stars. The main Shopping street has garlanded chandeliers of lights bridging
the narrow street.
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