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Christmas Day is on 25 December each year and is one of two Christian public holidays in Singapore. The other is Good Friday. Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and Good Friday remembers his death.

In Singapore, we have the joy of all the Christmas celebrations without the cold weather that traditional countries like England and North America have. Our streets come alive with Christmas decorations and lighting. One place to experience this joyous time of the year is in Orchard Road where shopping centres like Marina Bay Sands, Takashimaya, Tangs, ION Orchard and Wisma Atria seem to compete with each other for the most stunning decorations and effects.

All of Singapore comes alive at Christmas. In November, the Sentosa HarbourFront holds a synchronised ‘light up’ – where a switch brings the whole zone to life. There are public performances and fireworks, food and singing, programs for children and shopping for adults. And to top off the atmosphere and excitement, choirs of children sing Christmas carols and street acrobats show their skills amongst decorations and Christmas trees.

People of all religions enjoy the fun and festivities of Christmas, but Christians also attend church services on Christmas Day and consider it a day of worship and remembrance of Jesus Christ.

Many restaurants put on Christmas meals and buffets that include turkey stuffed with lobster, truffles, Scottish salmon, honey-glazed ham, fresh seafood, and desserts like chocolate soufflé, gingerbread crème brulee and Yule logs.

In family homes where Christmas is celebrated, family members exchange gifts on the evening before Christmas or on Christmas morning. And, even this far from the cold climates, it is not uncommon for families to eat roast turkey, roast vegetables and then follow it with an enjoyable dessert of Christmas pudding and custard.


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