THE countdown to Christmas 2020 is underway - but things look a lot different this year.
So we took a look back through our archive to remember when things were a touch more traditional.
In 2009, Santa flew in as part of a festive procession as the Chard lights were switched on.
Mayor Jill Shortland led proceedings, which included displays from town majorettes and Father Christmas arriving in his sleigh to wow the crowds...
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