A CHRISTMAS card designed by a Glasgow schoolboy will send festive cheer from Lord Provost Sadie Docherty around the world.

Lennon Costello, 9, from John Paul II primary created the winning design in a competition Mrs Docherty set for schools in her Linn ward.

The youngster's drawing of a snowman was inspired by his aunt Allison McLaughlin's house which is festooned with festive decorations.

Lennon said: "There is a snowman in the living room."

His aunt explained: "I love Christmas and there are decorations everywhere - outside and in. They go up straight after Halloween."

Lennon's smiling snowman captured Ms Docherty's heart and as a result will be used in her official festive greeting.

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She said: "I really liked Lennon's bold and bright drawing. It is very seasonal and children love this time of year, especially if there is an opportunity to make a real snowman.

"It really is an outstanding card with the snowman wishing everyone a Merry Christmas."

The Lord Provost sends more than 500 cards to dignitaries and others across the world including the Queen.

A total of eight primary schools were invited to take part in the design competition.

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The highly commended runners up, who are all nine-years-old, were Kiera Anderson, St Fillan's primary, Abbie O'Donnell, St Mirin's primary, Eve Morrison, Miller primary, David Tommaso, Croftfoot primary and Mhairade Deery of St Bartholomew's primary.

Mrs Docherty presented all the children with Cass Art store gift vouchers, a selection box and a goodie bag.