WHO are you choosing as your Christmas Star this year?
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Zafar Ali, has launched this year's Christmas Stars Appeal by dedicating a star to his mother, Khurshid Begum and father Mohammad Amin.
Each year, people can dedicate gold stars in memory of family or friends which are placed on the Christmas tree.
Around 200 are placed on City Hall's Christmas tree in the Banqueting Hall during December as part of the festive appeal.
The Christmas Stars Appeal is run in partnership with the Telegraph & Argus.
The stars are £5 each to buy and all the money raised is donated to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, which this year is going towards supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and The Bradford Nightstop charity.
Bradford Nightstop provides accommodation for homeless young people in the homes of vetted and trained volunteers.
Homeless people are prevented from rough sleeping until their longer term solution is resolved. One night at a time, they are offered a place of safety with a room of their own, transport, meals, basic essential supplies, washing facilities and support to their next step.
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice is in Oxenhope, near Keighley, and provides expert palliative care, advice and support for people across Bradford who are living with life-limiting conditions.
Anyone who buys a star will be invited to a special reception at City Hall on Wednesday, December 5, from 5pm.
During the seasonal event, people will be able to meet the Lord Mayor and proudly hang their own stars on the Christmas tree. They will also be able to enjoy mince pies and refreshments with the Lord Mayor.
Cllr Ali said he was delighted to dedicate his star to his parents. He said: "What I am today is because of their teaching and love. They both shaped my life giving me a good education and discipline, teaching me to be respectable to everyone, to care for people and always be patient.
"I am so proud of them. I would like everyone to respect and love their parents because no one can substitute them."
To pay tribute to someone you want to remember, print out the coupon below - or cut it out of today's T&A - and send a cheque or postal order for £5 payable to the address on the coupon by November 28.
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