The Oxford Christmas Light Bus is set to arrive in the city this week, bringing its 'seasonal magic' to the streets of Oxford.
Every December, the beloved festive spectacle returns from City Sightseeing Oxford and Oxford Bus Company to light up the city after dark.
This year it returns on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, carrying a 'glowing garden' designed by Oxford artist Mita Vaghela, inspired by flowers.
She asked local residents and representatives of Oxford's seven twinned cities the same question: 'Which flower stands for your home?'
Their responses have now been transformed into the 'Meadow of Light', being displayed on the Christmas Light Bus as it travels through the city.
These include the cherry blossom for Bonn, the rose for Grenoble, the tulip for Leiden, sacuanjoche for Leon and St Anthony's lily for Padua.
The city of Ramallah selected Jasmine, Wrocław said the “Nasz Wrocław” peony and Oxford selected the Snake's head fritillary, a rare flower which blooms on the city's floodplains in the spring.
A statement from Oxford Christmas Light Bus said: "The classic open-top City Sightseeing buses will be decked out in hundreds of twinkling lights, creating a truly magical sight.
"The illuminated bus travels through the city to spread joy and to thank our community.
"It's our way of giving back and bringing a free, fantastic dose of Christmas spirit to the people of Oxford."
On Friday, November 13, the bus will merrily glide through Blackbird Leys, Littlemore, Rose Hill, Cowley, Wood Farm, Headington, Risinghurst and Barton.
On Saturday, November 14, the bus will be spreading festive cheer through Cowley Road, the city centre, Banbury Road, Summertown, Kidlington, Wolvercote and Botley.
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