'Dashing through the snow' at the entrance to Cabot Circus near to The Entertainer and Zara

As part of this year's Christmas Adventures light trail, we have 'Dashing through the snow', from the well-loved Christmas song 'Jingle Bells'. The lyrics can be seen projected at the entrance to Cabot Circus near to The Entertainer and Zara

Scroll down for some fun facts about the song and for our special #MerryBristmas fact to get you in a festive mood!

Location

This illumination, alongside three others can be found around Cabot Circus, a modern shopping centre based in the heart of Bristol Shopping Quarter. 

Bristol Shopping Quarter is a great one-stop shop for Christmas shopping with everything from department stores to independent shops, indoor shopping malls and arcades to outside shopping streets and everything in between. 

During the festive period, there is also the addition of the Bristol Christmas Market (5 Nov 2021 - 23 Dec 2021) and Bristol Local Christmas Market (26 Nov 2021 - 23 Dec 2021) where you'll be able to have bucket-loads of Christmas fun. Check out our 5 reasons to visit Bristol Christmas Market in 2021 blog for all the information.

And if you aren't sure what to buy on your shopping trip, check out our ultimate Bristol Christmas gift guide, Visit Bristol’s elves have searched for top Bristol-themed gifts that’ll have your nearest and dearest dancing a Christmas jig.

Song fact

Jingle Bells was written by James Lord Pierpont (published under the title "The One Horse Open Sleigh") in the autumn of 1857 and was inspired by the popular sleigh races of 1800s. Jingle Bells was first song performed in space.

You can find out all about space at We The Curious, with questions posed in the 'What If?' exhibition including 'Is there another me in the universe?' Then after you've learnt about space, how about a trip there, sort of. We The Curious is home to the UK’s first 3D Planetarium that will take you on a journey to the outer reaches of the universe. 

#MerryBristmas Fact 

Some infamous alternative lyrics of Jingle Bells include "jingle bells, batman smells, robin laid an egg" but Batman and Robin have been seen in nearby Broadmead Shopping Area in the Only Fools and Horses Christmas special. Check it out in the video below.

And there's another Robin link too. This year on Netflix, you'll be able to catch Robin Robin, a 30 minute special, produced by Aardman Animation, who are based in Bristol.

Other Christmas Adventures illuminations nearby:

• 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow' at Quakers Friars Square, Cabot Circus

• 'It's the most wonderful time of the year' at the entrance to Cabot Circus, near H&M

• 'Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight' at Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre

Please make sure that you adhere to government covid-safety guidance when visiting the Christmas Adventures illuminations. 

- Find out more about all the Christmas Adventures illuminations throughout Bristol city centre

- Find out what else is going on this Christmas in Bristol

- Listen to the Spotify playlist

The project is part of Bristol City Centre BID’s #LoveBristol campaign which promotes the recovery of the city, bringing together 100s of businesses to help create the festive trail. New to this year is the partnership with Redcliffe and Temple BID, adding many new and iconic locations to the attraction.

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