FORGET about Bing Crosby. In York, we're dreaming of a green Christmas.
The first big switch-on of the season saw a gaggle of famous names gather for the illumination ceremony. What they witnessed was York's best ever festive display - powered, we should be proud to proclaim, by renewable energy.
Even Santa had gone green.
After such a gloomy year, the decorations bring some much-needed cheer to the city streets. We hope they also act as a beacon, luring in shoppers from miles around. York retailers need a good Christmas like never before.
Updated: 10:11 Friday, November 16, 2001
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