{"id":7409,"date":"2017-12-21T14:22:14","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T06:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=7409"},"modified":"2017-12-21T14:22:14","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T06:22:14","slug":"a-singapore-christmas-like-no-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/a-singapore-christmas-like-no-other\/","title":{"rendered":"A Singapore Christmas like no other"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Singapore Christmas like no other&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513834551927{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3 of the biggest Christmas attractions in Singapore.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513834708382{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It might be a little tough to celebrate the festive season away from home, but being in a new place calls for an experience like no other. These are 3 of the biggest Christmas events coming to you in Singapore.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Universal Christmas&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_uss.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_uss.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_uss-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_uss-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_uss-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513835108601{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<b>1 Dec 2017 &#8211; 1 Jan 2018<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Universal Studios Singapore has been revamped for the holidays. Every corner of its streets are jam-packed with the holiday cheer. On top of enjoying the regular Universal Studios attractions, also look out for these events: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Search for a Christmas Star<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch an after-dark performance that uses special effects, acrobats, characters, and many more. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Showtimes: 7:30 pm &amp; 8:45 pm<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Oscar\u2019s Grouchmas Show<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join the grouchy Oscar as he belts aways songs with guest appearances of his friends from everyone\u2019s favorite street.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Showtimes: 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm &amp; 8:00 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Santa\u2019s Workshop<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help Santa prepare for his biggest day of the year at the Mail Room, Mrs. Claus\u2019s Kitchen and the Toy Factory. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12:00 pm \u2013 8:00 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Santa\u2019s Snowy Sleigh Ride<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch Santa sleigh down the streets with a display snow and festivity. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parade Times: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:00 pm &amp; 8:00 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>North Pole Postage Service<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do your holiday gift shopping right here and have your gifts delivered right to the doorsteps of your loved ones. (Terms &amp; Conditions apply)<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Head over <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalchristmas.sg\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to get your tickets. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Christmas Wonderland&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513835827550{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<b>1 Dec &#8211; 26 Dec 2017<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gardens by the Bay hosts its yearly affair, A Christmas Wonderland. A display of lights, festivities and food awaits you at this Singapore Christmas festival. The space is decorated with 80 Luminarie light sculptures that\u2019ll make you feel like you\u2019re in a mystical wonderland. There is an enormous Spalliera fitted with pretty lights. It hosts Blizzard Time, where you can witness a \u2018snowfall\u2019 and watch as the flakes float and complete a picturesque scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also watch the Garden Rhapsody, a light show performed by the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay. The lights of the tree flicker and dance to music. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blizzard Time (Up to 5 times daily, subject to weather conditions.)<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:50PM &#8211; 6:55PM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7:55PM &#8211; 8:00PM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8:55PM &#8211; 9:00PM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">10:00PM &#8211; 10:05PM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">10:30PM &#8211; 10:35PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Garden Rhapsody<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7:45pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8:45pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Christmas Wonderland is also perfect for the little ones. There is Skating Under The Stars, where your kids can skate around on the the ice rink surrounded by light sculptures. Admission costs $8 per child, and $10 per adult. Not only that, the Wonderland is filled with festive workshops, 8 carnival rides and games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Head over with the children to Santa\u2019s Grotto, where Santa Claus himself will be giving away presents! Over a 100 presents will be given away daily, some of which include free rides and tickets to attractions in the Wonderland. Father Christmas will also be giving out the grand prize &#8211; \u00a0a trip for 2 to Lapland, Finland! There is also an opportunity for you to take photos with Santa Claus.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens_2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens_2.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens_2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens_2-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_gardens_2-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513835450485{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally for the first time in Asia the Circus Abyssinia presents Ethiopian Dreams, an acrobatic circus spectacle. The performance is held at The Meadow, on Tuesdays to \u00a0Sundays, and on Christmas Day. Tickets go for $12 (adult) and $8 (child). Get tickets to the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christmaswonderland.sg\/attractions\/circus-abyssinia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ethiopian Dreams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph ng-attr-widget\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get admission tickets for A Christmas Wonderland <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christmaswonderland.sg\/ticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Pro-tip: Save $2 if you purchase the tickets online!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Endless Wonder &#8211; Christmas on a Great Street&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_1_the_walk_of_wonder.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_1_the_walk_of_wonder.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_1_the_walk_of_wonder-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_1_the_walk_of_wonder-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_1_the_walk_of_wonder-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513835895157{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Image Source: ION Orchard and Pandora<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>11 Nov 2017 &#8211; 1 Jan 2018<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every year during the Christmas season Orchard Road is decked out with a dazzling display of lights, decorations and Christmas festivities. The Christmas Spirit stretches 2.88 km across Orchard Road, and there\u2019s more to do than just shop (Speaking of shop, the street is full of creative pop-up stores from brands like Tiffany &amp; Co and SK-II, so be sure to check them out). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Walk of Wonder<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_pandora_ion.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_pandora_ion.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_pandora_ion-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_pandora_ion-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/blog_images_1219_pandora_ion-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513835760470{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Image Source: Orchard Road Business Association <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Forum the Shopping Mall, there is The Walk of Wonder. It\u2019s a tunnel spanning about 20 metres lined with fairy lights and reflective walls, making it the perfect photo opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Christmas Trees<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are 3 unique Christmas trees to marvel at. The Tree of Time at Ngee Ann City, which is inspired after a dancer. The Enchanted Tree at Wisma Atria, an illuminated canopy-shaped tree and the Pandora Rose Tree at ION Orchard, a 20 metre tree so huge you can actually set foot inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Christmas Village &#8211;\u00a0<\/b><b>Sat 25 Nov 2017 \u2013 Mon 25 Dec 2017<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the first time ever at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, you can experience a Christmas Village. Modelled after European Christmas villages, the Village will include amusement rides, a Santa\u2019s house, pop-up stores and food. A Christmas countdown concert will be held here on the eve of Christmas starting at 8pm. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas Village operating hours:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sun \u2013 Thu: 11am \u2013 10pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fri \u2013 Sat: 11am \u2013 11pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas Week: 11am \u2013 11pm Daily<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=&#8221;true&#8221; sidebar_id=&#8221;blog-sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Singapore Christmas like no other&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513834551927{margin-bottom: 20px&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,3],"tags":[37,43,29,39,40,41,34,42,38],"class_list":["post-7409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities-and-events","category-explore","tag-christmas","tag-christmas-singapore","tag-expats","tag-gardens-by-the-bay","tag-orchard","tag-shopping","tag-singapore","tag-singapore-christmas","tag-uss"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7409"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7427,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7409\/revisions\/7427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}