The cheeriest family Christmas traditions to start the festive vibe
Published 01 December 2021 at 08:27
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The Christmas period is the most wonderful time of the year, especially for children. But what makes Christmas so magic? We live in a world that has practically no appreciation for tradition or long-established customs. However, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without family rituals. Every family does the festive season in their own special ways. With an abundance of feel-good Christmassy entertainment and activities on offer in Singapore, from atmospheric Christmas fairs, family cookery classes, film screenings, family brunches with a candlelit turkey feast, it's truly easy to get festive with kids in the run-up to Christmas. The most important thing to remember is that the best childhood memories are not down to gifts that you give to your kids, but about spending time together and traditions that you start as a family.
Visit Chinatown Festive Market
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Chinatown is one of the most iconic locations in Singapore, that’s true. And this year Chinatown Business Association (CBA) surpassed themselves and have prepared a series of activities for visitors that would make a visit there one of the brightest moments of this year.
The Chinatown Festive Market will be held at Pagoda Street sago Street from 17 to 19 December. There will be an interesting array of items and accessories, clothing, gifts, and kitchen accessories. Workshops like Pottery workshop, Festive glass, Christmas Miniature Snowman, Christmas-themed Terrarium, and talks like Antique Appreciation and Traditional Chinese Medicine to boost immune system will also be held in conjunction with the festival market.
For the first time ever, Chinatown will host a Singapore Diecast Cars Experience! There, you see many exclusive diecast and event cars from old school race cars to classic Mini Coopers.
The lucky draw will be conducted at the end of the event on Dec 19th and 4 Winners will stand a chance to win prizes of up to $600 onwards. To participate, simply spend at any event booth for a lucky draw ticket. Also, passionate collectors will be able to buy diecast car models and clearance model cars. Singapore Diecast Customizers will exhibit their works and participate in a competition. Those wishing to learn how to customize diecast cars can attend a workshop by She Love Cars.
Join in Festive Cookery Classes
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Christmas is the ideal time for a joint parent and child collaboration in the kitchen. Any tradition that involves parents and children cooking together is a thrilling one that happily spans the generations. Whether you are baking some family favourite treats or fancy roasting some new delights to bring a bit of Christmas cheer, your enthusiastic junior chef will be delighted to create delicious dishes and show off new skills to all the family.
For families with kids seeking to squeeze in an extra feast before Christmas or learn how to master a full Christmas dinner, Singapore has plenty of appealing Christmas cookery classes to appease. But few can rival the offering at ToTT Store, the largest kitchenware and tableware retail store in Asia that features state-of-the-art cooking studios. ToTT Junior Chef program offers such classics as Christmas Melting Snowman Cookies, a gingerbread house, Christmas Tree Stump Buttercream Cake, along with 1 Day Drop Off Culinary School, plus discussion of techniques and troubleshooting. ToTT Members/UOB Cardholders will get a 10% Discount (this promo is only valid for weekday classes)! Be sure to avoid going home hungry, as you are allowed to take home your delicious creations.
It is about time to bring talent to the light
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Turn your inevitable festive spendings into bonuses and prizes
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Christmas time is all about pleasant surprises, miracles, and presents! And Raffles Holland V, a lifestyle mall located in the heart of Holland Village precinct, maintains festive vibes and takes the strain of Santa’s responsibilities this year! The shower of gifts begins with a fun and creative Jolly Good Video Contest where participants have to film their trip to the mall and post it on TikTok with the hashtag #JollyChristmasWithRHV. The two most creative filmmakers will win $800 worth of cash vouchers!
Jolly Gift Dispenser has prepared a Christmas craft kit and food voucher in exchange for a receipt when you spend a minimum of $60 in one go. And as the spendings during Christmas time are inevitable, you can get a solid reward for them: the top 8 spenders will receive voucher bundles worth up to $10,000! The contest will end on December 31st at 23:59.
And it is the perfect time to put your luck to the test! Guess the number of Christmas baubles on the giant Christmas tree located at the L1 entrance and stand a chance to win $700 worth of cash vouchers! To take part in the competition, follow the mall on Facebook, like the post, give your answer in the comment section with the hashtag #AJollyChristmasWithRHV.
Watch an Inspiring Movie Together
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There are movies that are considered to be the inevitable part of the Christmas holidays: some binge-watch the Harry Potter series, others cannot imagine their holiday without Home Alone. Watching movies together is the perfect family bonding time and many families make it their tradition. And what if the good old movies are threadbare and watched to tatters? Maybe it is time to watch something new, interesting, and spirit-stirring?
Christmas is the storytime so get ready to listen to some inspiring, sincere, and heartwarming stories! Bianka Panova Sport and Art Academy in Singapore has no less than 28 stories to share with you! 28 of the most high-performing young rhythmic gymnasts share their passions and fears about their favorite kind of sports. It is an all-encompassing story about gymnastics accompanied by flawlessly executed rhythmic gymnastic routines, dances, and conversations. So book your tickets for exclusive access to this 30-min film, choose the date and receive a link that lasts for 24 hours. Gather together with your nearest and dearest and watch it! And who knows, maybe for your child it will become a life-changing moment?
Read a Christmas Story Together and Get Crafty
There is nothing like a Christmas picture book to get you in the festive spirit! Grab a sweet treat, cup of tea or hot chocolate and cosy up with blankets on a sofa to enjoy Christmas favourites as Last Stop on the Reindeer Express by Maudie Powell-Tuck, Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht, The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear, The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernst or The Little Reindeer by Nicola Killen. But the lavish experience doesn't end there. Get crafty and depending on the previously read book make some homemade decorations, a Christmas letter or wish tree with a little help from some of your favourite characters.
Buy an Advent Calendar
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Christmas is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated days of the year. There is nothing more joyful than counting down the days until Santa's arrival and advent calendars are paramount to a merry Christmas. So what better way to make every day special starting at midnight on 1st December with one from this selection of cherry-picked advent calendars by famous brands such as Lego, Sephora or on Amazon? Being packed full of favourites from Christmas-themed chocolates and toys to beauty and alcohol, these family-friendly calendars are hitting Singapore's shops this year. Best of all, they could stand as a show-stopping decoration in itself and be reused in the coming years.
Make a Christmas Eve Box
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Christmas Eve boxes have become a big tradition in families with children over the last few years. It’s a lovely way to make Christmas Eve extra special. Why not surprise your little ones with a handcrafted adorable box of treats or goodies to get everyone giggling with joy. Obviously, it's up to you what to put inside – after all, you know better what will make your kids get wide-eyed with excitement. Here are a few ideas for your Christmas Eve box: festive pyjamas, a pair of cute slippers, reindeer food, a Christmas storybook, board game, soft toy, comfy bed Christmas socks, decorated biscuits, craft chocolate etc. How to make it? All you need is simply a cardboard box or an empty crate (a large shoe box works perfectly too). Pop some wrapping paper and maybe tinsel inside the box to make it feel extra festive. Then wrap it up in pretty wrapping paper and craft a custom design on the outside (as ever, you can find lots of ideas on Pinterest). If you don't fancy making it from scratch or want something a little sturdier, you can buy intricate pre-made boxes at stationery shops or on Amazon. You can also make or buy a wooden Christmas Eve box and it will last for years.
Watch a Christmas Movie at Home or at a Cinema
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When the Christmas tree is up and the seasonal shopping is done, watching movies filled with festive cheer is one of our favourite traditions. But what about paying a visit to the cinema during this period? It is a charming way to cope with the pre-holiday fuss. Singapore's famed cinema exhibitors with its multiplexes in every corner of the city are seriously getting into the holiday spirit with a host of family films. The impressively wide variety of cinema types in Singapore are pretty top-notch. Expect a broad choice of movies, convenience and unparalleled comfort, or even tasty food and beverages if you like. Whether your idea of a family film screening is an action movie or funny animation, there is something to suit each family. Bring on the festive cheer at the best cinemas in Singapore.
Attend Christmas Concerts and Activities
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We’ve rounded up the best places offering all sorts of Christmas-themed events in Singapore. It is time to get as many festive vibes as possible and have the most warming pastime with friends and family! You can choose one of the catching holiday programmes at United Square shopping mall or visit a festive village in Changi Airport. Universal Studios Singapore invites everyone to their first-ever Festive Market at Universal Christmas. Fans of Pikachu will be delighted to spend some time at Pokemon Winter in City Square Mall. And to those who want to take a walk and enjoy the festive lights of the city, we highly recommend visiting Christmas Wonderland with eight light displays including the brand new seven-story high Spalliera from Italy. All are welcome!
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