“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!” Don’t be a grinch, revel in the Christmas spirit! It’s hard not to notice that Christmas is around the corner. In fact, many of you might have already started on your Christmas shopping. After all, it is never too early to start a shopping spree, is it?
Make this the year that you get gifts that are actually (a) Unique (b) Useful (c) Likely to get you gasps of pleasure from the recipients. Well, where should you head to? The answer is Christmas markets! Like many of the Christmas markets all over the world, Singapore’s Christmas markets are filled with Christmas delicacies, quirky handicrafts and festive activities.
Excited to find out more about them now? Well, let me introduce you to the top 5 Christmas markets you have to attend for this Christmas!
The Recess Christmas Flea
Teaming up with the Tuckshop, The Recess Christmas Flea is a Christmas market with a local twist. Packed with local vendors, it offers personalised and handcrafted collectibles and a whole range of stylish apparels from there. Besides getting your Christmas shopping, your contribution will also go towards supporting the local community! Most importantly, you can chill out with a drink or two after a tiring day of Christmas shopping. It is, after all, the season for indulgence 😉
Where: 403 Guillemard Road, Singapore 399795
When: 18th -19th December 2015. 4pm -11am on the 18th and 11am-7pm on the 19th.
The Christmas Market at Loewen Gardens By Dempsey Hill
Keen on doing some charity for this festive season? The Christmas Market at Loewen Gardens is the one for you! Not only will you be able to help the orang utans that are affected by the fires in Indonesia, you will also be able to aid lower income families in Singapore. Organised by Dempsey Hill management and 4 mamapreneurs, The Christmas Market at Loewen Gardens will feature a wide range of wall art, apparels, jewellery, homewares and so on. You can expect unique and international brands like Tara’s World and Latitude One Degree to be there too! Plus, a big, big selling points for parents: there’s a ton of activities like face painting and a bouncy castle to keep your little tikes busy! Here’s to shopping in (relative) peace.
Where: 71 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248846
When: 3rd – 16th December 2015. 10am -5pm.
German European School Singapore Christmas Bazaar
Fancy a German Christmas? Sample German delicacies at the German European School Singapore (GESS) Christmas Bazaar! Savour your mulled wine as you enjoy performances by GESS’ very own choir and orchestra. Furthermore, it offers you a chance to craft your own German Christmas wreaths and gifts.
Where: 300 Jalan Jurong Kechil, Singapore 598668
When: 28th November 2015. 4-9pm
Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens By the Bay
Named as Singapore’s biggest Yuletide Fair, the Singapore Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay is probably the highlight for this year’s Christmas. What makes it so exciting? Well, not only will you get to try out ice skating, you will also get to experience Singapore’s tallest slide- Helter Skelter! Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to dine at the Spielgeltent- a century old travelling Dutch “Mirror Tent”. Experience a “snowy” Christmas during their snowfall shows at various timings! Nothing’s better than being able to have a “snowy” Christmas right here in Singapore?
Where: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
When: 27th November 2015 – 3rd January 2016. 9am -9pm
Christmas Toyland open till 5th January 2016.
Chijmes Christmas Market
Artisanal products, handmade goods, antique furniture -You name it, they’ve got it. The Christmas Market at the Chijmes will be selling almost anything and everything that you will need to grab for your Christmas shopping. Enjoy some Christmas carolling and performances at various timings. Don’t forget to grab some special artisanal sweet treats before you leave!
Where: Chijmes, The Lawn
When: 13th November- 24th December 2015. 6pm-11pm (Weekdays). 12pm-11pm (Weekends)
Hope we’ve geared you for your impending Christmas shopping extravaganza! Do share with us your experiences at these various Christmas markets and we wish you a Merry Christmas in advance!
