Even without the swirl of snowflakes in Singapore, you can still experience euphoric Christmas moments this holiday season! The Christmas season brings about a time of love and forgiveness, happiness and togetherness. An occasion that appeals to and invigorates all of our senses. Let’s take a look at why this time of the year is very much cherished!
- If you celebrate Christmas the authentic way, be prepared to feast on the variety of traditional meals ranging from eggnog, turkey, honey glazed ham and plates of decadent cakes and pastries. For those who enjoy feasting on delicious food on any occasion at all, this is the time to take your family, friends or your date out to experience a variety of lip-smacking food that will give your tummy the satisfaction it craves! With a burgeoning coffee scene in Singapore, one should try out the different festive flavors of coffee. Being a coffee addict myself, my caffeine dosage accelerates during this season because honestly, there is nothing more comforting than sipping a hot cup of Gingerbread Latte from Starbucks or Winter Dream Tea Latte from the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
- A time to get together with your family to create something out of nothing-The Christmas tree! For those who enjoy hands-on activities, buying the Christmas ornaments and decorating the tree with your family draws one closer and strengthens family bonds. When you look at the end product, you can’t help but feel a strong sense of satisfaction and admiration.
- Add a touch of festive glamour to your wardrobe by stocking up on clothes in shades of your favourite Christmas colours. One of the things I look forward to during Christmas is sourcing out for blouses, skirts, shift dresses and accessories in hues of white, slate blue, green or red. This is the best time to scour the shopping malls and enjoy deals that are worth the wait!
- It is all about the lightings! To get a panoramic view of the brightly lit streets, I usually go down to Orchard Road to admire the Christmas decorations. What I love most about the lighting is the contagious mood it sets one in. There’s a mood of exuberance and joy in the air as one admires the dazzling lights.
- Gifts and more gifts! Buying of gifts has never been an easy task for me. You need to have spent a considerable amount of time with someone to know what he or she really likes. Personally, hand-made gifts and cards are the most intangible presents one can receive so if you do happen to unwrap a gift that’s made by someone, consider yourself lucky! At the end of the day, it’s that tiny sparkle in the eyes of your loved ones that sets your heart racing.
- Christmas movies mark the beginning of this festive season and gives everyone something to look forward to every December. The nature of these movies upholds what Christmas represents: a season of love, happiness, laughter and togetherness. If you are someone who loves sweet endings, then you cannot give these movies a miss!
- Christmas Parties! Whoop whoop! During this season, some of my friends go all out to create a fun night for their guests. From the selection of food, drinks, music and house décor, they look into tiny details to ensure that their guests have an unforgettable time at their place. To shake things up a little bit, one can also can check out Christmas deals at some of the popular nightspots in town.
- Christmas made magical with ‘Christmas Wonderland @Gardens by the Bay’. This year, Christmas is made more magical with the whimsical Wonderland market at Gardens by the Bay. The Nordic inspired lights and the classic red, gold and green decorations with glimmering baubles conjures up a picturesque scene of what Christmas looks like. The child in me was completely enticed by the line-up of games. It is impossible to leave this place without falling in love with it.
Towards the end of the year, there is nothing more befitting than an occasion like Christmas, to reminisce the good times of the year and toast to better times that are coming.