7 Ways to Get Into the Christmas Spirit in Singapore

How to Celebrate Christmas in singapore

Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay

Explore 35,000 square meters of Christmas wonderland at Gardens by the Bay from 28th November 2015 to 3rd January 2016. Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive market, a carousel, carnival games, Singapore's tallest slide and thousands of sparkling christmas lights.

You can also enjoy a white Christmas with snow blizzards happening 3 times a day, ice skating and a snow playground.

Learn More Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay 

Christmas Light Extravaganza on Orchard Road

Every year Orchard Road transforms into a colourful Christmas street with rows upon rows of lights. The official light-up this year takes place on Saturday 15 November and will be officiated by President Tony Tan Keng Yam.

Highlights include the 7 meter tall rotating Christmas tree outside Robinsons The Heeren, a golden arch outside Ion Orchard and an outdoor festive carnival on 6 December for the third instalment of 'Pedestrian Night on Orchard Road'.

Festive Land at Marina Bay Sands Skating Rink

Starting 14 November the Skating Rink at Marina Bay Sands is transformed into a Christmas festive land complete with towering Christmas trees, four string quartet performances and festive photo opportunities.

Let it Snow at Snow City

For those that would like to experience a white Christmas without leaving Singapore, a trip to Snow City in Jurong should do just the trick. This permanent indoor snow centre has a 3 storey high slope to slide down and lots of snow to play in. The attraction is reopening in November 2015 with a new look and activities.

Learn More at Snow City

Christmas Boat Light Parade at One15

On Friday 20th & Saturday 21st November 2015 head to One15 for Christmas Boat Light Parade. Watch from the Sentosa Boardwalk on both evenings at 8.15pm to 9.15pm to catch a glimpse of these beautifully decorated yachts.

More information on a Tropical Christmas on Water

Indulge in a Decadent Christmas Buffet

You don't have to limit your Christmas indulging to a Christmas day feast, head to one of the Christmas themed buffet spreads at Singapore's hotels for festive feasting and drinking.

See a List of Singapore's Christmas Buffets

Get a Photo with Santa

Christmas for kids isn't complete without letting Santa know exactly what they want for Christmas. For many parents, the highlight is getting the classic photo of the kiddos on Saint Nick's lap to compare over the years.

Here's where to go to get a picture with Santa

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