Huge Christmas tree goes up in Sunderland's Keel Square as countdown to festivities begins

It may only be November, but Christmas is officially coming in Sunderland with a huge festive fir appearing in the city centre.
The Christmas tree going up in Keel Square. Picture by Craig Thompson.The Christmas tree going up in Keel Square. Picture by Craig Thompson.
The Christmas tree going up in Keel Square. Picture by Craig Thompson.

Council teams were out installing the giant Christmas tree in Keel Square today, with other festive installations starting to appear around Wearside.

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The Christmas tree won’t be lit up until Sunderland’s Christmas lights switch-on takes place next week, however.