Festivities began when the Mayor of Islington dropped into a care home in Archway to switch on their Christmas tree.
Councillor Anjna Khuranamet met the folk at Cheverton Lodge to wish them good tidings and throw the switch.
Residents like Norman Gill were over the moon.
“It feels properly Christmassy,” Norman said. “The home looks so beautiful. I can’t wait for my family to see the lights.”
Mulled wine, hot chocolate and other Christmas treats were prepared by the care home’s chef Abdellatif B’tina to keep everyone warm.
Manager Tesh Seeratun said: “This is the biggest tree we’ve ever had — but then it’s Christmas so you have to go over the top!”
The care home in Cheverton Road is run by Barchester Healthcare group, which looks after 13,000 men and women up and down the country living independently, with services from short breaks including Christmas to long-term stays.
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