Reindeers and Santa have been spreading a little Christmas cheer as the countdown to the big day begins.
In Coggeshall and Cressing, festive fairs and Yuletide entertainment made for a magical day out for shoppers.
At the weekend, Coggeshall Grange Barn hosted a performance of The Yuletide by historical entertainment company Blast from the Past.
There was also music, song, stories and drama from the time of Dickens and Hardy.
Meanwhile, The Helen Rollason Christmas Food and Craft Fayre was held at Cressing Temple Barns, where reindeers William and Harry were the centre of attention.
See tomorrow's paper for a picture special.
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