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The predominant Chinese population of Hong Kong though not essentially Christians, nevertheless celebrates the global festival of Christmas. Other than being a religious festival, Christmas in Hong Kong is celebrated due to its high spiritedness and merry making aspect that involves all the members of the family.
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The Christian population of Hong Kong celebrates Christmas in the most special way. They visit churches and cathedrals, the services of which are primarily held in Chinese. Although, several churches now a days hold the prayer services in English so as to facilitate the European natives staying here.
It is a holiday on Christmas in Hong Kong. People start purchasing gifts and goodies for families and friends days is advance and also the exchange of Christmas cards is highly seen here. These cards generally depict the handicraft finesse of the local artists and also the rich taste of the giver. Millions of lights illuminate the streets and corners of Hong Kong and the sight from the Hong Kong Harbor is mesmerizing. The entire Hong Kong Island almost looks like the stars have descended here from the sky. The lights on the high-rise buildings and the apartments transform the entire city into paradise.
The presence of ‘Lan Khoong’ or the Santa Claus is greatly felt during the celebrations of Christmas in Hong Kong. The grand old man with his reindeer is believed to come and give away gifts and presents to the little ones and his reindeer generally accompanies him on all these endeavors.
The Nativity Scenes or the poinsettias are highly common in the churches and also in the homes. Elaborate decorations of the Christmas tree are also not an unusual sight. The people are attracted to large shopping malls in Hong Kong that offer special prices and packages and even special cruises to this place from all over the world are designed around Christmas. People also like to go out to dine during Christmas in Hong Kong as the special delicacies dished out in the various restaurants and eateries are special to the festival and one wants to garb a bite of them before they get sold out!
The entire season stretching from Christmas to the New Year is festive and almost an extended holiday, therefore people are in a very light mood and enjoy the festivities thoroughly.
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