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Why do we celebrate Christmas in Singapore?
You might not get snow or reindeers, but Christmas in Singapore is as big as any other celebration during the year. At its heart, the holiday is still a special day for Christians in Singapore, who attend Christmas service in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. …
Why do we even celebrate Christmas?
Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The name ‘Christmas’ comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). So we get the name Christ-Mass, shortened to Christmas. Christmas is now celebrated by people around the world, whether they are Christians or not.
How do Singapore celebrate Christmas?
In Singapore, Christmas celebrations are not unique. Christmas in Singapore is like that in any cosmopolitan city – malls are decked with glittery tinsel, twinkling fairy lights, Nativity scenes and other lavish decorations. The trend for buildings and malls dressing up in festive finery started in the early 1980s.
Is Singapore celebrating Christmas?
Christmas Day is celebrated across Singapore every 25 December. It is one of the two Christian holidays marked by the country. Christmas in Singapore is celebrated in surprisingly “big” style, considering that only about one-sixth of the resident population is Christian.
What is Singapore like in December?
Although Singapore remains hot and humid throughout the year, one of the best times to visit is December, as the weather is comparatively cooler and the air is cleaner with little or no haze. However, the downside is that December is likely to be the wettest month of the year with 318.6mm of average rainfall.
What percentage of Singapore celebrates Christmas?
Although only about 19\% of the population of Singapore are Christians, Christmas is still a widely celebrated holiday. Christmas lights are very popular in Singapore. The shopping street on Orchard Road where there’s a very big light display.
Is it wrong to celebrate Christmas if you’re not religious?
It really doesn’t matter what your religion is, or isn’t. There are so many different traditions surrounding Christmas that have nothing to do with the birth of Jesus Christ that it’s no wonder so many people celebrate it as a secular and religious holiday all around the world.