Light up your Christmas Spirit with Kirkstall’s Advent Windows.
Kirkstall Advent Windows are back for 2024.
It is a Swedish tradition that can be dated to the 1800’s. Lighting up windows in the dark gloom of winter, Advent candles would appear in windows to illuminate the street below. Fast forward to the 21st Century. In 2005, Old Town Stockholm created the first ‘Levande julkalendern’ (Living Advent). Decorated windows were revealed each day during Advent, in the lead up to Christmas, to the delight of passers-by.
It has since spread across Northern Europe and reached the shores of the UK. In 2020, Kirkstall joined with towns across the country, who found even more reason to lighten the darkness of winter. With the Covid-19 pandemic sending the UK into lockdown, local community spirited neighbours got together to bring some cheer to the streets. The living advent has been celebrated every year since.
The windows will be revealed each evening, with each display showcasing the creativity of the Kirkstall neighbourhood. You will be able to find them on our interactive map, as well as see them unveiled on Facebook and Instagram. You can follow the advent trail on a dedicated Instagram @kirkstalladvent and Facebook page.
If you are interested in joining the Kirkstall Advent Trail, or finding out more, please get in touch with the team via our email: info@kirkstallarttrail.co.uk.