Christmas celebration in Malaysia
Christmas is celebrated in Malaysia on the same day as the world. The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated on the 25th of December. The festival is not only celebrated by the Christian community, but the people of other communities too. Unlike other countries, white Christmas is not what is found here. A sunny weather and showers of rain alternates during the festival months giving an almost pleasant climate. Christmas celebration in Malaysia is marked by festive
Christmas traditions in Malaysia:
Malaysia celebrates Christmas just like others do, although some of the traditions are celebrated uniquely in the country.
“Advent” is a major candle burning custom in the country. “Advent”signifies Lord’s birth. In Latin, it is also meant as “to come to” or “coming”indicating the return of Jesus Christ. “Advent” begins four weeks ahead of the Christmas day. During this period, the churches are decorated with wreaths and candles. The Advent wreath forms an important part of the celebration. The circular shape of the wreath indicates the nature of Lord. Four candles are placed on the four sides of the wreath. These candles are placed at the end of every week. The candles symbolize peace, love, joy and hope.
The Advent is followed by Christmas decorations, exchange of gifts and holy services in the churches of Malaysia.
Famous churches in Malaysia:
Malaysian churches hold midnight masses and other prayer services throughout the month of December. “Advent”is also observed by country churches, where these are decorated by candles and wreaths. Some of the well-known churches in Malaysia are:
- Basel Christian Church of Malaysia
- All Saint’s Cathedral
- Calvary Church
- Canaan Baptist Church
- Christian Grace Church
- Church of Praise
- Community Baptist Church
- First Assembly of God Church
- Damansara Utama Methodist Church
Only 10 percent of the population of Malaysia is Christians. Christmas is traditionally celebrated by them.
Top restaurants for Christmas
If you are planning to have a memorable Christmas vacation in Malaysia, you can have fun collecting gifts from some of the best shopping areas of Malaysia and savoring mouth watering delicacies at some of the best restaurants listed below.
- Raffles Restaurant
- Malaysia Satay Restaurant
- Malaysia Nyonya
- Sri Pinang
- Posonby Food Court
- Monsoon Poon
- Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant
These restaurants have special Christmas packages where you can enjoy special Turkey dinners, Christmas cakes and mulled wine.
Christmas celebration in Malaysia has gone through a lot of change over the years. You will come across various shops selling traditional Christmas dí©cor items like, wreaths, stars, artificial Christmas trees and candles of various shapes and sizes. The malls like Alamanda, Mid Valley Mall and KLCC are decorated as per the theme of the festival. Santa Claus visits to the orphanages and health care centers, are also a part of the celebrations, which take place on the eve of the Christmas Day.
Last updated on 14/07/2011
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