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Edinburgh sparkles to life at Christmas with character and charm, its markets a sea of seduction, its fairgrounds an unforgettable fairytale, its streets a feast of shopping delight.

But nothing compares to the Virgin Money Street of Light. A Royal Mile house of fun, the fifteen minute display is a ticket to rhythmic rapture, the ultimate in sensory indulgence, chocolate to the ears, gateau for the mind.

Music from the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union, the Edinburgh Gay Men’s Chorus and the Edinburgh Police Choir synchronised with a show of light; red, blue and dazzling whites dancing together, a wanton waltz of pure delight.

Bold blue and radiant red punctuated the night with their voice; then a gentle scarlet blanket cradled us from above, a soft sky of crimson stars. Colour collided with song to create Christmas soul.

A perfect way to begin Christmas, a magical prelude to this most special time of year. I will be back next year for more!