It’s about that time of year when one goes searching for the ugliest sweater, the cutest bauble, the richest cake, and the sweetest jingle. Christmas is near. And the merry season begins with the glow of a tree. Some are short, others tall, some filled with memories and others waiting on you to create some. Grab some chocolate and do your vocal exercises, you've got to kick off fir season with these tree-lighting ceremonies that are starting the festivities.
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You’ll hear the bells jingling on this evening full of festive fun. Follow the cheery tunes to the tree, which will be lit up in candy canes and bright lights at 6.30pm on Nov 20. Not ready for the night to be over? Stick around for The Garden Project’s Friday Night Live, from 8pm onwards, where you can tuck into food and beverages to kick off celebrations.
When: Nov 20, 6.30pm
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A cup of hot chocolate will really hit the spot as you wait for Santa to come your way on Dec 5. The tree-lighting ceremony begins at 6pm at Palama Lobby, complete with a choir to keep things merrily moving along.
When: Dec 5, 6pm
