It’s that time of year when Turkeys run for cover, and the word ‘shopping’ triggers anxiety in most of us. But it is not all bad! After the numerous blows, the year 2020 has dealt us all, a festive season, and all the attendant pomp and circumstance are what we need to celebrate a year which veered off course rather unceremoniously. From Christmas tree lightings to wonderfully whimsical Christmas bazaars, here are some of the yuletide season’s events you simply can’t afford to miss!
China World Summit Wing Christmas Tree Lighting
As with every year, the China World Summit Wing Christmas tree lighting promises one of the biggest and best in the city. If it is anything like previous years, expect a tree that is larger than life, decked out in the sparkliest of Christmas lights, enough to warm even the coldest of hearts in the city. If you are a fan of Christmas carols then you ought not to miss this Christmas tree lighting. Bring along the kids as they too shall be catered to with tons of fun activities to keep them pleasantly occupied while you embark on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gifts for your family.
The Annual Christmas Lighting at Europlaza Mall
No one said that you only have to attend one Christmas tree lighting for the entire season! Europlaza Mall invites you to its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec 12 from 5-8pm. Complete with mulled wine and Caroling, the festive mood will be in full swing, as kids also get to sit on Santa’s lap, before indulging in the Chocolate station and nibbling on delicious Christmas cookies.
AustCham China’s 2020 Christmas Party
As with every year, AustCham’s Christmas party to be held on Dec 4, is one of the events of the season! To be held at the Red Moon, Grand Hyatt, this year’s AustCham’s Christmas party is set yet another one for the books. Come and celebrate the holiday season and kick off the festive season right with cocktails, delicious food, and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones while at it. Be sure to scan the QR code to book your place in advance as tickets go for RMB 180 for members and RMB 220 for non-members.
BritCham’s Christmas Party 2020
If you consider yourself a friend to the British Chamber of Commerce in China or indeed are a member, then this is a party you have been waiting for all year. BritCham’s Christmas Party 2020 is a chance to let your hair down, and a chance to have a good old time with friends both old and new. Usually, this event attracts well over 300 guests, so don’t waste any time in booking your tickets and securing your place for this extravaganza to be held on Dec 11, at Rosewood Hotel Beijing, starting at 6pm. Be there or be square!
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Photos: Courtesy of event organizers, Unsplash
