Spice Girls notched up three consecutive Christmas Number 1s: 2 Become 1, Too Much, and Goodbye all reigned the festive rundown from 1996–1998.

Now in its fourth year, the market will see the Old Marine Station transformed into a winter wonderland complete with an ice rink, traditional Christmas market and Santa's grotto. The album marked a brief return to record label EMI with whom he had previously been signed for 41 years. The Wizard of Oz at The Astor Shows at 2pm & 7pm (except 24th) – The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AB. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman as they adventure in the merry old land of Oz. Will Dorothy get to meet the Wizard and get home? With Puppets, Characters and a sprinkle of magic this is our biggest Pantomime to date and is suitable for all ages.Crabble Corn Mill Christmas Craft Fair 10am-3pm – Lower Road, Dover CT17 0UY. Step inside this lovely old mill and browse more than 40 stalls from local crafters and small businesses. There will also be carols and food. Throughout December It will be open from 2pm to 8pm between Monday and Thursday, and midday and 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mary’s Boy Child has been a Christmas Number 1 twice for totally different artists. Harry Belafonte topped the charts with it in 1957 and Boney M took a one-horse open sleigh all the way to Number 1 with it (mashed up with Oh my Lord) in 1978. Enchanted Walmer– timed slots from 4-7pm on Friday 2 to Sunday 4; Thursday 8 to Sunday 11; Thursday 15 to Sunday 18; Tuesday 20 to Friday 23; Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 – Walmer Castle Gardens, Kingsdown Road CT14 7LJ. Banish the dark winter evenings and discover a magical world of illumination, sound and colour in the castle grounds and gardens. Warm up afterwards with a glass of mulled wine under the night sky. The shop will be open selling Christmas gifts.

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The only song to get the Christmas Number 1 twice by the same artist is Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. It first topped the Christmas charts in 1975 and pulled it off again 16 years later, following the death of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. As a result, it is one of the longest-reigning Number 1 hits of all-time. Christmas Craft & Food Market at Betteshanger Park 10am-4pm – Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 0BF. Held in the visitor centre and running alongside the ever-popular Christmas trail and lots of other Xmas activities. 35 traders selling a range of festive favourites. Free entry. Saturday 3 December

The firm behind ITV's hit programme Dancing on Ice will be delivering a rink in Canterbury this winter. Meet the Reindeers!10am-3pm – Market Square, Dover CT16 1LZ. Two reindeers are visiting ahead of the big day, plus Santa’s Grotto (limited availability), live music and dancing and market stalls. The reindeers are from the Reindeer Centre, are highly sociable, well-looked after and love to meet people. Seven Christmas Number 1s feature the word ‘ Christmas’ in the title, if you include Slade’s Merry Xmas Everybody from 1973. And as Christmas is the season of goodwill, why not, eh? In 69 years of Christmas chart-toppers, 12 are genuine Christmas songs, eight are by TV talent show winners, three are by choirs and five could be classed as novelty singles.The festive season is looming in Dover as the Port's White Cliffs Christmas announces its return to the town. a b "UK certification Database". BPI. Archived from the original on 24 September 2009 . Retrieved 8 December 2011. Celebrate the New Year in style with our fabulous New Year Buffet. Enjoy drinks and canapés in our ballroom followed by a three course buffet with plenty of options for you all to enjoy! See in the New Year with bubbly at midnight and entertainment. Deal Christmas Lights Switch On– Deal Town Hall and St George’s Church area of the High Street. The fun starts from 4.30pm with music and entertainment; the lights will be switched on at around 7.25pm. Opening times will vary, but you can get your skates on from 10am until 9pm on weekends and during the school holidays.