Festive cheer has started, with Christmas lights, trees and costumes

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A Christmas tree has gone up in the town square, and festive parcels have been made to dress the tree.

Mayor Mike Coleman said: “Christmas this year is not going to be, or feel, normal. However, I would encourage everyone to make a huge effort to make it as festive as possible to, to support local traders, to follow the guidance and to care for each other. Together we can beat Covid-19 and look forward to a much better 2021.”

The Musgroves brought some cheer to a Great Bardfield relative on Sunday.

Great Dunmow mayor Mike Coleman wtih the Christmas tree. Picture: SUPPLIED (Image: Mike Coleman)

The family bubble - including Lola the dog - were dressed in Christmas costumes and sang Christmas songs.

Residents in the villages have been getting into the festive spririt.

These are some of the houses that have been decorated with Christmas lights.

Great Dunmow mayor Mike Coleman with the Christmas tree and one of the festive parcels that councillors have made. Picture: SUPPLIED (Image: Mike Coleman)

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Great Dunmow mayor Mike Coleman dresses the Christmas tree with a festive parcel. Picture: SUPPLIED (Image: Mike Coleman)

Flitch Green is spreading cheer with this Christmas display in Tyler Avenue, Flitch Green. Picture: DAVE HORN (Image: Dave Horn, householder)

Joanna Louise Colley sent us this picture from Flitch Green. Picture: JOANNA LOUISE COLLEY (Image: Joanna Louise Colley)

Joanna Louise Colley sent us this picture from Flitch Green. Picture: JOANNA LOUISE COLLEY (Image: Joanna Louise Colley)

Joanna Louise Colley sent us this picture from Flitch Green. Picture: JOANNA LOUISE COLLEY (Image: Joanna Louise Colley)

The Bosher's display in Aythorpe Roding. Picture: PETER BOSHER (Image: Stacey Ellwood/ Peter Bosher)

The Bosher's display in Aythorpe Roding. Picture: PETER BOSHER (Image: Peter Bosher/ Stacey Ellwood)

The Bosher's display in Aythorpe Roding. Picture: PETER BOSHER (Image: Stacey Ellwood/ Peter Bosher)

Stephanie Baker-Kerans sent us this picture from Stortford Road, Little Canfield. Picture: STEPHANIE BAKER-KERANS (Image: Stephanie Baker-Kerans)

Julie Hyler sent us this photo from Harrisons Road, Little Dunmow. Picture: JULIE HYLER (Image: Julie Hyler)

Joe Corpe sent us this image from Tanton Road. Picture: JOE CORPE (Image: Joe Corpe)

Christmas decorations bring joy. Picture: PAULA AUSTIN (Image: Paula Austin)

Christmas decorations bring joy. Picture: PAULA AUSTIN (Image: Paula Austin)