AHHHH - TO BE IN LONDON FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Take off for London and The Ritz for one of the world's most spectacular

 Christmas and New Year's Celebrations

London, England (9/2010) - Christmas in Merry Old England is quite special.  Victorian decked carolers, Christmas fruit cakes and festively decorated Christmas trees have long been the vision of Christmas in England.  Every holiday season, this image is most beautifully conveyed at the iconic Ritz London on Piccadilly in Mayfair.  

Decorated in festive gold and red with numerous Christmas trees, both large and small, dotting the corridors, foyers, lobby and restaurant, The Ritz London has been a traditional holiday gathering spot for Londoners and tourists for more than 100 years. Throughout the festive season good cheer and traditional holiday rituals abound.

Dance the Night away every Wednesday thru Saturday from December 3 to December 23 in The Ritz Restaurant.  Kick up your heels and dress to the nines while enjoying a night of dinner and dancing.  Peter O'Donnell and his band provide the entertainment for this classic "Live at The Ritz" evenings".   The dinner and dance is priced at  £95 per person.  Reservations can be made online at www.theritzlondon.com/restaurant or by calling +44 20 7300 2370 or email:  ritzrestaurant@theritzlondon.com  for further information or reservations.

Afternoon tea began in England when the Duchess of Bedford declared it the perfect mid afternoon snack in the mid 18^thcentury.  Today the tradition is so popular that The Ritz London's highly sought after tea sells out months in advance.  The Ritz London's Christmas tea is served daily at 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and includes the Chef's home made fruit cake and a glass of Champagne in addition to the traditional scones, finger sandwiches and pastries.  The Ritz Choir also provides daily caroling.   On Christmas Day, Santa Claus makes a special appearance bearing gifts for all children at teatime served at 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.   The cost is £55  per person. Advance reservations are required for this very popular event. Reservations can be made on line at www.theritzlondon.com/teaor by telephone +44  20 7493 8181.

Christmas Day is highlighted by the very popular six-courseChristmas Day Luncheon.  With Santa bearing gifts for all children the luncheon, created by Executive Chef John Williams,  features such popular and traditional English fare as Ballotine of Goose Liver with Mulled Wine Jelly, Port Apples and Toasted Brioche, Traditional Roast Norfolk Bronze Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing and, of course, The Ritz Christmas Pudding.   Throughout the afternoon, the duo of O'Donnell and Bell will provide live entertainment.  The cost is £380 pounds for adults and £190 pounds for children.    A five-course Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and Dance will also be served in The Restaurant on December 24 along with a four-course dinner served on Christmas Day. 

Another popular event that is very British in nature is Boxing Day. The day after Christmas day, this recognized holiday was given its name as gifts of money or food were boxed up and given to those who performed services throughout the year.  The Ritz London recognizes this holiday which is now regarded as a relaxing day after occasion by offering a four-course Boxing Day Luncheon. Pressed smoked salmon with Dublin Bay prawns, crème fraiche and caviar, rosette of squab and a bramble soufflé with Granny Smith Apple sorbet can all be found on the menu.   The Boxing Day luncheon is priced at  £100 per person and £50 for children.

For further information or reservations on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day events, please contact the Christmas Coordinator by email: festivities@theritzlondon.com or by telephone at 44 20 7300 2512.  

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE RITZ

Four different events including a Gala
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