EastEnders is already looking like Christmas, even though it’s only September. The Square shines with lights and decorations, making Walford a true winter wonderland. But fans know better behind the sparkle, Christmas in Albert Square always brings heartbreak and shocks. And with Zoe Slater back, the whispers have already begun about what twist might hit this festive season. Keep scrolling to know more.
Albert Square Turns Festive Early
The BBC soap has gone all out this year. It has transformed the set months before the big day. Pictures from filming show Albert Square with fairy lights and festive decorations. There were also not just one but two Christmas trees. The main tree is placed in the Albert Square garden. It has been placed under the lights. The second tree has been put outside the Prince Albert. It has been placed where the zone was recently renovated.
The Queen Vic is now looking brighter than ever. It’s lit up with festive decorations. The decoration is such that it makes it to the heart of Walford’s winter look. Even the market has been transformed. Multi coloured strong lights have been used across the stalls. Even glowing decorations around the tube bridge are done.
This is a sign that filming for December’s episodes is underway. The magic on screen might capture the warmth of the holidays. If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Christmas in the Square always comes with heartbreak. We have seen Christmas episodes where there were shocking deaths, betrayals and breakups. The BBC soap usually hides chaos before it can erupt. Even this year, the feeling is the same. However, the early glimpse has already left fans eager for another explosive festive season.
Zoe Slater’s Life Has Been Full Of Chaos In EastEnders
Since we all saw Zoe’s life has been full of ups and downs ever since she returned from Spain. Zoe’s family has felt the impact of her past secrets and current struggles. However, the timing of the Christmas decorations has fans talking. They wonder if her story is building to a big festive reveal.
Flashbacks showed that Zoe gave birth to twins in 2006. It happened when she was away from the Square. Someone later informed that her daughter had died. She then decides to reject her son and insists that he be adopted. The story was kept a secret for years. However, viewers feel there’s more to her story. They assume that both of her children are still alive.
The twins could be nineteen now, and this Christmas could be the perfect moment for them to arrive in Walford and search for their birth mother. Zoe has been hiding the truth from Stacey, Kat and Alfie. However, if a reunion takes place, it would be joyful and devastating. Will the Christmas festivities bring a moment of family healing for the Slaters? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.