1. Chinese New Year (January/ February)
This is a joyous time when friends and relatives give each other "angpows" - red packets with a gift of cash as a token of prosperity and celebrate with feasts and lion dances to ward off evil spirits and usher in the lunar new year. Family reunion dinners are a must among Chinese on the eve of the new year.
2. DeepavaliDeepavali (October/ November)
The "Festival of Lights" is a celebration which marks the triumph of good over evil. During this festival, Hindu homes are emblazoned with lights to symbolize this triumph.
3. Hari Raya Aidil FitriHari Raya Eid al-Fitri (November) is celebrated by Muslims after the month-long fasting of Ramadan. Muslims usher in the new year with prayers in the mosques followed by receiving well-wishers in their homes.
4. ChristmasChristmas (25 December)
Celebrated by Christians similar to any other part of the world. Midnight services are held at churches on Christmas eve. Shopping centres, hotels, old folks homes and children's homes echo with beautiful carols. The revelry and yuletide spirit of Christmas is enjoyed by Christians and non-Christians alike.
This is a joyous time when friends and relatives give each other "angpows" - red packets with a gift of cash as a token of prosperity and celebrate with feasts and lion dances to ward off evil spirits and usher in the lunar new year. Family reunion dinners are a must among Chinese on the eve of the new year.
2. DeepavaliDeepavali (October/ November)
The "Festival of Lights" is a celebration which marks the triumph of good over evil. During this festival, Hindu homes are emblazoned with lights to symbolize this triumph.
3. Hari Raya Aidil FitriHari Raya Eid al-Fitri (November) is celebrated by Muslims after the month-long fasting of Ramadan. Muslims usher in the new year with prayers in the mosques followed by receiving well-wishers in their homes.
4. ChristmasChristmas (25 December)
Celebrated by Christians similar to any other part of the world. Midnight services are held at churches on Christmas eve. Shopping centres, hotels, old folks homes and children's homes echo with beautiful carols. The revelry and yuletide spirit of Christmas is enjoyed by Christians and non-Christians alike.
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