Your weekly Londonist roundup, featuring Londony news and features.

40+ Rather Splendid Things To Do In London This Month: December 2023

From the first day of advent, through to New Year's Eve.

19 Facts About London That Sound Made-Up But Are True

A drunken Karl Marx and a tube line to the coast.

Buy London-Themed Stocking Fillers, Secret Santa Pressies And More In Londonist's Online Shop!

Truly unique gifts designed by yours truly.

Pick Your Own Christmas Tree At These Festive Farms In And Around London

Christmas jumpers optional. Wellies recommended.

How To See London's Christmas Lights By Bus

Watch the illuminations roll past, from your moquette throne.

This Glowing Garden Of 25,000 Illuminated Roses Has Returned

The Ever After Garden returns.

Ian McKellen Is Back Doing Shakespeare On The London Stage In 2024

Player Kings launches in the spring.

Sadiq Stops The Ball Rolling On Controversial Stratford Sphere

Massive Vegas-style venue would be " bulky, unduly dominant and incongruous".

Stratford Sphere Nixed By Mayor: But Where Else Could They Build It?

Where to put a giant glowing sphere?

These Futuristic Tram-Buses Should Be On London's Streets From Spring 2024

TfL gives new date for ieTram trials.

Quirky Christmas Eats To Sink Your Teeth Into Around London

From mince pie doughnuts to spiced Aperol spritzes.

The Wandering Caryatids Of Southwark Park

They've stood in three different locations.

Victorian Society "Very, Very Sad" About Development Around Turkish Bathhouse

City of London Corporation has green-lit Landsec's £500m plan.

What's Open In London On Christmas Day 2023?

Cafes, pubs and tourist attractions open on 25 December.