Guernsey celebrates 50 years of Christmas lights!

The Christmas lights were turned on by Father Christmas on Saturday.

It's the 50th anniversary of the 'switch on' in St Peter Port.

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And they're on!

Hundreds turned out to watch Father Christmas turn on the festive lights in St Peter Port this weekend.

It was claimed to be the warmest 'switch on' in history.

Ruth Laidler reports...

Santa met local boys and girls who gave him lists of what they want for Christmas.

It's been half a century since the very first Christmas 'switch on' took place in the island.

Guernsey 'lights up' for Christmas!

Father Christmas has turned on the Christmas lights in St Peter Port.

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