Christmas celebrations have officially begun in Sheffield today. The main Christmas lights have been switched on in the Peace Gardens by John Birkhill who takes part in many events to raise money for cancer charity, Mac Millan. This comes after a social media campaign for him to push the plunger on the cities’ lights. Bands have been performing in the Peace Gardens throughout the day. People have been getting involved in the Christmas party, at ‘Christmas Light’s and The Moor.’ The event included rides, Santa, reindeer and a real life nativity.