Letter: What happened to Christmas in Shrewsbury?

Whatever happened to Christmas in Shrewsbury town centre?

Gone are the Christmas trees from Pride Hill and the Market Square, along with the Nativity scene and any kind of variation with the lights and decorations.

Apart from the efforts made by individual shops, there isn't much to suggest Shrewsbury is celebrating Christmas at all.

Maybe this is all down to the council's cost-cutting measures, or maybe it's an attempt to downgrade Christmas in favour of a more politically correct multi-faith affair.

Whatever the reason, it all looks so bland and joyless compared with previous times.

N Pritchard

Shrewsbury