Trees glow with intent, stalls hum with promise, and the night feels held together by strings of light and shared anticipation.

People drift in every direction, drawn by mulled wine, hot chocolate, and the simple pleasure of being out together. Festive, yes, but communal too. Strangers cross paths, pause, exchange a smile, then move on carrying a little warmth with them.

For a few moments, the world feels brighter, alive with bustle, and gently stitched together by light.

Day 335: Day 1: So I'm doing a #25DaysOfChristmas challenge again this year, so welcome to the first day of #ChristmasWithBrendan 2017 🎅🎄 I started off the festive season in style at the Leeds Christkindelmarkt the first days theme was #SomethingRed I thought the town hall & this Ferris wheel made for a great snap 👌Timing it right to get the red was fun 😅🎡 #365project #VisitLeeds #LeedsChristmas #ChristmasMarkets #TravelWithBrendan #ChristmasLights #PhotosOfBritain #ScenesOfYorkshire #LongExposure #LightJunkies #UK_spinners #VisitYorkshire #BrendanClaytonPhotography

German Christmas Market at Millennium Square, Leeds City Centre

County Arcade looking jolly good in this season...