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Christmas

25 Dec

You might not get snow or reindeers, but Christmas in Singapore is as big as any other celebration during the year.

Lighted Christmas tree with Shaw House building at the background.

To get in a jolly mood, be sure to take a stroll around Orchard Road during Christmas. The annual display of festive lights is certainly a sight to behold!

Live performances outside Wheelock Place

Buskers and live music performances abound at Orchard Road during the festive season, and Christmas carols aren’t the only tunes you’ll get to hear.

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People enjoying the fake snow bubbles released outside Tanglin Mall.

Christmas in Singapore is a big celebration that gives locals another excuse to do what they love most—Eat and shop.

The famous shopping belt on Orchard Road is spectacularly lit up every December to ramp up the festive mood, and serves as a blazing reminder to hit the malls.

Meanwhile, Christmas spreads and Yuletide menus pop up at restaurants across the island, giving a festive twist to an already impressive dining scene.

People queuing up at the booths and eating at the tables in the Christmas Village.

It’s not all indulgence though.

At its heart, the holiday is still a special day for Christians in Singapore, who attend Christmas service in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a religious celebration like any other, and regardless of your religious beliefs, everyone gets to take part in the fun of frolicking in fake snow, men in santa suits and of course, Christmas presents!

What's Unique

A Christmas feast, Singapore style

As one would expect from Singapore’s melting pot of different cultures and religions, Christmas in our city comes with its own unique Asian twists. Family get-togethers and bouts of feasting are common, and traditional dishes like turkey tend to get a good dose of local flavour, with Asian seasonings and herbs such as ginger and chilli.

Where to Go

A close-up of the Christmas reindeer décor outside Wisma Atria shopping centre.
Christmas on A Great Street

Every Christmas, the famous shopping belt on Orchard Road transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland of stars and festive decorations, leaving you with no doubt that 'tis the season to be jolly.

Visitors to Orchard Road are greeted by a gateway that leads into the Yuletide inspired stretch, promising plenty of photo opportunities and of course, great shopping experiences! Expect to see the busy byways of Orchard Road decked out in festive lights, with a different theme every year.

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A family taking a photo with Santa Claus at a phototaking booth.
Christmas Wonderland

An extravaganza of lights, sound and spectacle, Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay is a great place to experience Yule-themed festivities.

Beside the dazzling lights and Christmas decorations, this month-long event features an array of attractions and carnival games. You’ll get to shop at the Festive Market, meet Santa at the largest Santa Grotto in Asia and skate under the stars.

Shot of fireworks show for the new year countdown at Marina Bay
Marina Bay Countdown

The countdown party at Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay has become the highlight of the year-end festive calendar. Join thousands of others to usher in the new year with music, live performances and one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in Asia.

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