Hundreds of people filled Leeds Minster for the annual event to celebrate Christmas and help those less fortunate by donating gifts. Here are 11 pictures of how the evening unfolded, taken by YEP photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.
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The Minster was plunged into darkness while the Christmas tree lights were switched on and the public placed gifts underneath the tree | jpimedia
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Emily Young (7) and Niamh Walton-Foulds (12) put presents under the tree, which will be passed to Leeds Councils social services department and under-privileged children | jpimedia
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The Yorkshire Evening Post brass band led the congregation in singing carols | jpimedia
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YEP Editor Laura Collins said: "It was fantastic to see so many families gather at the Minister to celebrate through the power of music." | jpimedia