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Wondering where to go to get into the festive spirit? Check out these events that run the gamut from interactive Christmas vilages to a giant chocolate sculpture and even events to help the less fortunate.
We have also listed some sumptuous Christmas buffets that you can bring loved ones and friends to for a delicious treat! |
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Sweet treats
The shopping malls entice you with exciting events and gift ideas.
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Performance by World Double Dutch Champion
In Singapore for the first time! A must-see Double Dutch rope skipping performance in original 'Japanese hip-hop style' by the multiple award-winning J-TRAP.
Date: 5 - 14 Dec 2008
Weekdays: 1pm
Weekends and PH: 4pm & 7pm
Venue: Great Hall, Millenia Walk
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Feel the exhilarating thrills of Ferrari, Porsche, Nissan GT-R and many more sleek radio control cars in top racing action, tanks battles and even a rock crawling competition!
Date: 15 Dec 2008 - Jan 1 2009
Time: 11am - 9pm
Venue: Great Hall, Millenia Walk
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Great Shopping, Great Rewards at Millenia Walk!
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X'mas lights - too little eye candy
GIANT cupcakes along pedestrian walkways, trees laden with gumdrops, and street lamps decorated as candy canes. It may be a dream come true for children and those who enjoy such sights, but what has it got to do with Christmas? |
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| Best & brightest |
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Dreaming of a cheap X'mas
'I'm going to spend less this Christmas. More for the children, less for the adults,' said the 63-year-old retired nurse, bustling empty-handed through the granite and marble splendour of Europe's newest, and most luxurious, shopping mall. |
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Retailers unite for business
THE last few years have been a whirlwind of address changes for these home-decor merchants.
- myp
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Christmas fun in the malls
Shopping malls all around Singapore are spreading the festive cheer this season - and it's addictive! Head down to these locations below to join in the Christmas spirit while enjoying the fancy decorations and great seasonal promotions. - ST |
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Santas learn to "ho, ho, ho" at South Korean school
Saying "Merry Christmas" with cheer, chuckling and ice skating are just some of the crash courses on offer at a South Korean amusement park which is training staff members to perfect their Santa technique. - Reuters |
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Orchard Hotel's Nutcracker Dream Castle
Photos: AsiaOne, Hannah Teoh (click on thumbnails to view photos)
Watch Video here |
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Fewer Shoppers?
Is it going to be 'ho, ho, ho' - or 'ho, ho, hum' - for business this Christmas? |
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Santa comes to Town
The real Santa dropped by our sunny little island last week. Yes, he's real, with beard,
paunch and all. -AsiaOne
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Tallest Xmas tree
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| MORE than 800 baubles and over 300,000 twinkling fairy lights adorn the tallest Christmas tree in Singapore at VivoCity. - myp |
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| MALLS are stepping up efforts to woo customers. - myp |
| Despite the financial crisis, Singaporeans are still spending and retailers are going all out to reel them in during this festive season. - myp |
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Bring out the chef in your child
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An afternoon of decorating your very own Gingerbread house is a sweet opportunity to spend time with your kids as the festive season nears.
Gingerbread Academy
Venue: St Regis
Date: December 7, 14 & 21
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Cost: S$65++ per Gingerbread House (max three people per house, including children)
Slots for the sessions are of limited availability and is on a first come first served basis. For reservations, please call Dining Reservations at (65) 6506 6866. |
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14 Nov to 26 Dec
Be serenaded by Christmas carols every Friday to Sunday at 3pm and 5pm at the Atrium 2 and Front Foyer starting 5 December. Shoppers who are in the spirit of giving can proceed to the Charity Gift House at Atrium 2 to make a donation of $15. In return, they get to pick a gift of their choice from the Gift House. All nett proceeds go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.
From 15 November to 21 December, Level 5 will be transformed into a kids’ world hub with various activities such as glitter tattoo, hair braiding, nail art and caricature drawing at 2pm and 4pm. Parents can also sign up their children for Paragon’s specially organised kid’s craft workshop. Simply present any Paragon Junior receipt and pay only $18 (U.P $25) to register. The workshop runs from 12pm to 7pm. |
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15 Nov 08 - 2 Jan 09 (excluding Christmas day)
Orchard Road 8pm-10.30pm
a 30-minute tour of the Christmas light-up along Orchard Road
15 minutes interval. For tourists only. Free Admission
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15 Nov to 2 Jan 09
Enter the enchanted world of Christmas by the beach at Sentosa! Guests who purchase the Magical Christmas combo promotion package will have access to five exciting attractions and receive two free sets of Christmas gifts. S$124 for two adults.
Website: www.sentosa.com.sg |
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15, 16 Nov and 22 Nov
Saturdays - Nov 15 and 22, 1pm and 7pm
Sundays - Nov 16 and 23, 3pm
The Centrepoint Atrium
With a 10-strong stellar cast consisting of the Dim Sum Dollies Selena Tan, Pam Oei and Emma Yong, our Singapore boy Hossan Leong, Broadway Beng Sebastian Tan and many others, Another Crazy Christmas! is set to bowl over audiences at The Centrepoint. |
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22 Nov, 8.30am – 6pm
Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
The annual Christmas fair aims to raise funds to help less fortunate children under the care of six member charities. The highlight of the fair features Shineon! Love Recycled, a fashion show by 15 children from MINDS Lee Kong Chian Gardens School. |
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21 Nov to 23 Nov – Anchorpoint (Meet & Greet sessions only)
25 Nov to 30 Nov – The Centrepoint
2 Dec to 7 Dec – Causeway Point
9 Dec to 14 Dec – Compass Point
16 Dec to 21 Dec – Northpoint
Timing: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm for all sessions
fictional book characters from the Mr. Men and Little Misses series will “come alive” at Frasers Centrepoint Malls to entertain shoppers and children alike with Christmas music and Meet & Greet sessions. Fans of Mr. Bump, Mr. Happy, Mr. Rude, Little Miss Sunshine and Little Miss Naughty can even have their photos taken with them after the shows. |
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28 Nov to 2 Jan
Sweet Family themed activities
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 7pm to 11pm
Members of the Sweet Family will be handing out free candy and take photos with shoppers. There will also be sweet-making demonstrations in the sweet huts along Orchard Road where shoppers can indulge in sweet treats like ice-cream or traditional Singaporean sweets like dragon beard and ting ting candy.
On December 20, there will be a mass “fun-a-thon” event where participants will solve sweet-related puzzles along Orchard Road using clue cards. Besides that, shoppers can contribute to charity by helping to complete a 3m by 1.8m mosaic picture of the Sweet Family. For every donation, mock sweets will be added on to the mosaic display at Tong Building. |
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2 Dec to 7 Dec
10am to 10pm daily
The Centrepoint Atrium
A giant chocolate sculpture will be on display on December 2 at The Centrepoint’s atrium.
Earmarked for a Guinness World Record, the chocolate tree sculpture will be verified by Record Breakers Singapore on that day and thereafter displayed for photo-taking at the mall till December 7. Other activities in store at the boutique chocolate show include wine and chocolate pairing sessions, chef demonstrations, festive trivia and talks on healthy dark chocolate. |
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5 Dec, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall
The Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conducted by Wong Lai Foon, presents its traditional Christmas concert at the Esplanade. The concert begins with the captivating Lauda per la Nativita del Signore (Laud to the Nativity) by Ottorino Respighi. Tickets available at $20, $25, $30 and $40 from Sistic. |
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10 Dec, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall
The SSO is joined by the Singapore Symphony Chorus and Singapore Symphony Children's Choir in a programme combining traditional and yuletide favourites. Tickets available at $11, $16, $26, $36, $50 and $60 from Sistic. |
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7, 14, 21 Dec 7.30pm - 8.00pm
24 Dec 5.45pm - 6.30pm
25 Dec 6.45pm - 7.30pm
Sing along to familiar tunes and look out for Santa Claus, who will be making a special appearance to surprise children with delectable goodies. |
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19 to 25 Dec 08
6pm-10.30pm (19-24 Dec)
3pm - 11pm (25 Dec)
Nightly performances at Orchard Road in front of Ngee Ann City, Paragon, Tong Building and Tangs. The performances will feature choirs, mime performances, carolling and dances. Some performances will be by international cultural groups from Brazil, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia and the Philippines. There will also be a Christmas village in front of Plaza Singapura which features an interactive interpretation of the Christmas Story. |
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20 Dec, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall
This samba and bossa nova concert, produced by Asia’s foremost jazz pianist and Singapore’s “King of Swing” Jeremy Monteiro, brings together a stellar gathering of internationally acclaimed musical talents from Singapore and around the world in one big party of great artistry, fantastic music and good vibes. Tickets available at $40, $60 and $80 from Sistic. |
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1 Dec to 11 Jan except 31 Dec
Fullerton Hotel
Relax with a festive getaway room package priced from $338* for a Courtyard room per night, including breakfast for two, a welcome festive gift per room per stay and a complimentary late check out till 3pm. (Applicable to a minimum of two nights’ stay)
For room enquiries or reservations, please call (65) 6533 8388 or email reservations@fullertonhotel.com |
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12 Dec - 31 Jan
Enjoy the Superior Room at $225 or indulge in the Deluxe Room at an additional $20. Share this joy with a partner as both of you wake up to a spectacular buffet spread. For room reservations, please call 6734 8595 or email reservations@orchardhotel.com.sg |
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