{"id":331363,"date":"2025-12-19T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=331363"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:46:07","slug":"how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"How Singapore celebrates Christmas: Survey results from 447 respondents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/ultimate-christmas-guide-singapore\/\">Christmas in Singapore<\/a> is just around the corner, and to find out how people really celebrate the festive season, Honeycombers surveyed 447 respondents living in Singapore. From gift-buying habits and festive food to travel plans, events, and budgets, the results reveal how Singaporeans and residents are spending Christmas this year.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what the data shows about Christmas celebrations in Singapore &#8211; including where people gather, what they buy, how much they spend, and which festive experiences matter most. P.S. congratulations to the winners of our <a href=\"https:\/\/littlefarms.com\/xmas-hamper-d-hamp012?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21123712729&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC-xnA7lCC6iFxYuyEGSbSsnsKf5Q\">Little Farms Festive Feast Hamper<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/giftano.com\/biz\/nox-dine-in-the-dark-gift-cards-online-singapore\/\">Nox 3-course Mystery Set Menu<\/a>! Note: some percentages reflect multiple-choice responses, where respondents selected more than one option for certain questions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">How Singapore celebrates Christmas<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#survey-methodology\" title=\"Survey methodology\">Survey methodology<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#how-do-people-in-singapore-celebrate-christmas\" title=\"How do people in Singapore celebrate Christmas?\">How do people in Singapore celebrate Christmas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#are-people-travelling-or-staying-in-singapore-for-christmas\" title=\"Are people travelling or staying in Singapore for Christmas?\">Are people travelling or staying in Singapore for Christmas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#when-do-people-start-christmas-shopping\" title=\"When do people start Christmas shopping?\">When do people start Christmas shopping?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#where-do-people-buy-christmas-gifts-in-singapore\" title=\"Where do people buy Christmas gifts in Singapore?\">Where do people buy Christmas gifts in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#who-are-people-buying-christmas-gifts-for\" title=\"Who are people buying Christmas gifts for?\">Who are people buying Christmas gifts for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-influences-christmas-gift-buying-decisions\" title=\"What influences Christmas gift-buying decisions?\">What influences Christmas gift-buying decisions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-type-of-christmas-meals-do-people-prefer\" title=\"What type of Christmas meals do people prefer?\">What type of Christmas meals do people prefer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-are-the-most-popular-christmas-dishes-and-desserts\" title=\"What are the most popular Christmas dishes and desserts?\">What are the most popular Christmas dishes and desserts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#where-do-people-get-their-christmas-food-in-singapore\" title=\"Where do people get their Christmas food in Singapore?\">Where do people get their Christmas food in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-are-the-top-christmas-food-trends-in-singapore\" title=\"What are the top Christmas food trends in Singapore?\">What are the top Christmas food trends in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#how-do-people-spend-christmas-eve-and-christmas-day\" title=\"How do people spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?\">How do people spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-are-the-most-popular-christmas-events-in-singapore\" title=\"What are the most popular Christmas events in Singapore?\">What are the most popular Christmas events in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#where-are-the-best-christmas-light-displays-in-singapore\" title=\"Where are the best Christmas light displays in Singapore?\">Where are the best Christmas light displays in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-do-people-spend-the-most-on-during-christmas\" title=\"What do people spend the most on during Christmas?\">What do people spend the most on during Christmas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-is-the-average-christmas-budget-in-singapore\" title=\"What is the average Christmas budget in Singapore?\">What is the average Christmas budget in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#have-christmas-budgets-increased-or-decreased\" title=\"Have Christmas budgets increased or decreased?\">Have Christmas budgets increased or decreased?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#what-influences-christmas-spending-decisions-in-singapore\" title=\"What influences Christmas spending decisions in Singapore?\">What influences Christmas spending decisions in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-does-singapore-celebrate-christmas\/#frequently-asked-questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"christmas-in-singapore-key-survey-findings\"><\/span>Christmas in Singapore: Key survey findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>80.5% are <strong>staying in Singapore for Christmas<\/strong> (Q2)<\/li>\n<li>35.3% <strong>spend $200 to $500<\/strong> total (Q18)<\/li>\n<li>46.5% say <strong>dining out<\/strong> is their biggest Christmas spend (Q17)<\/li>\n<li>37.6% celebrate by <strong>hosting at home<\/strong> (Q1)<\/li>\n<li>50.1% choose <strong>Orchard Road<\/strong> as their favourite light-up (Q16)<\/li>\n<li>Multi-select highlights: <strong>Top gift categories<\/strong> were <strong>home and lifestyle items<\/strong> (64.7%), <strong>beauty and skincare sets<\/strong> (62.4%), and <strong>kids\u2019 toys and clothes<\/strong> (38.5%)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas is local-first<\/strong>: 4 in 5 stay in Singapore, and hosting at home is still #1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food is the centre of spending<\/strong>: Dining out and groceries dominate the biggest spending category.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experiences are popular, but not necessarily paid<\/strong>: Festive markets and light-ups rank high, even as budgets stay moderate and stable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"survey-methodology\"><\/span>Survey methodology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sample:<\/strong> 447 respondents living in Singapore<\/li>\n<li><strong>How we collected the data:<\/strong> Honeycombers survey on our website, newsletter and social channels<\/li>\n<li><strong>Question types:<\/strong> Questions 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 15 are multi-select; all others are single-choice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notes:<\/strong> Multi-select percentages can exceed 100%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-people-in-singapore-celebrate-christmas\"><\/span>How do people in Singapore celebrate Christmas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332131\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332131 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/1-900x643.png\" alt=\"How do you plan to celebrate Christmas in Singapore?\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/1-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/1.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Home celebrations remain the most popular way to mark Christmas in Singapore. According to the survey, 37.6% of respondents host Christmas gatherings at home, making it the top choice for festive celebrations. Dining out at restaurants follows at 22.4%, while 13.4% spend the season visiting shopping malls and Christmas attractions around the island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-people-travelling-or-staying-in-singapore-for-christmas\"><\/span>Are people travelling or staying in Singapore for Christmas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332221\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332221 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-900x643.png\" alt=\"how people celebrate christmas in singapore | staying or travelling overseas\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The majority of respondents spend Christmas locally. 80.5% stay in Singapore over the festive season, while 6.7% travel overseas to visit family and friends, 6.5% jet-set to a far-off destination, and 6.3% go for a nearby tropical getaway.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about their ideal Christmas getaway, 43.8% prefer winter holidays, compared to 17.4% who enjoy city shopping and nature retreats. Meanwhile, 11.2% say they don\u2019t travel in December at all.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-do-people-start-christmas-shopping\"><\/span>When do people start Christmas shopping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332219\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332219\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332219 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-900x643.png\" alt=\"celebrate christmas in singapore | festive shopping\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Christmas shopping begins early for many in Singapore. 31.5% of respondents buy gifts in November, ahead of the festive rush, while 32.4% make their purchases in December. Last-minute shoppers account for 13.9% of respondents, and 6.3% promptly start in September or earlier.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-do-people-buy-christmas-gifts-in-singapore\"><\/span>Where do people buy Christmas gifts in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Online shopping leads the way, with 72.9% buying Christmas gifts through online marketplaces such as Shopee and Lazada, and 11% checking out Instagram and TikTok shops. However, physical retail remains relevant, with 51% shopping at malls, 45.9% heading to department stores, and 34.9% going to local boutiques and indie shops.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the most popular Christmas gifts in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332213\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332213 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-8-900x643.png\" alt=\"how people celebrate christmas in singapore | types of christmas gifts bought\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-8-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-8-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-8.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Home and lifestyle items are the most popular, purchased by 64.7% of respondents. Beauty and skincare sets follow closely at 62.4%, while kids\u2019 toys and clothing rank third at 38.5%. Tech gadgets are also common at 32.9%, alongside gourmet hampers at 22.1% and experiences and events at 22.6%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-are-people-buying-christmas-gifts-for\"><\/span>Who are people buying Christmas gifts for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332217\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332217 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-9-900x643.png\" alt=\"singapore celebrate christmas | who people buy gifts for and budget\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-9-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-9-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-9.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gift-giving is largely family-focused, with 80.8% of respondents buying presents for family members, 50.6% buying gifts for their partner, and 36.9% for kids. Most keep their budgets modest, with 48.5% spending between $20 and $50 per gift.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-influences-christmas-gift-buying-decisions\"><\/span>What influences Christmas gift-buying decisions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332218\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332218 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-10-900x643.png\" alt=\"how people celebrate christmas in singapore | which platform influences gift choices\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-10-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-10-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-10.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to gift inspiration, gift guides are the most influential, with 56.2% turning to articles (by platforms like Honeycombers) for ideas. Social platforms also play a role, with 44.7% influenced by Instagram and 19.2% by TikTok. Others rely on online reviews (44.7%) or recommendations from friends and family (48.3%).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-type-of-christmas-meals-do-people-prefer\"><\/span>What type of Christmas meals do people prefer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332216\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332216\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332216 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-2-900x643.png\" alt=\"how people celebrate christmas in singapore | what type of christmas meals and dishes they prefer\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-2-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-2.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Traditional festive meals dominate. 51.2% opt for Western-style Christmas meals, while 18.8% choose extravagant buffet spreads, and 13.4% prefer Asian-inspired festive food.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-most-popular-christmas-dishes-and-desserts\"><\/span>What are the most popular Christmas dishes and desserts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among festive favourites, log cakes lead at 20%, followed by turkey (16%), seafood (14%) and roast beef (13%).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-do-people-get-their-christmas-food-in-singapore\"><\/span>Where do people get their Christmas food in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332211\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332211 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-4-900x643.png\" alt=\"how does singapore celebrate christmas | popular christmas foods and where to buy them from\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-4-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-4-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-4.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Home dining remains central to celebrations. 35.1% prefer cooking at home, while 41.2% enjoy potluck gatherings. Dining out is also popular, with 41.2% eating at restaurants and 17.9% opting for hotel festive sets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-top-christmas-food-trends-in-singapore\"><\/span>What are the top Christmas food trends in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Emerging festive trends include festive cocktails and mulled wine (23.9%), festive afternoon teas (23.9%), and Asian-inspired roasts (19.9%).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-people-spend-christmas-eve-and-christmas-day\"><\/span>How do people spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332214\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332214\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332214 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-3-900x643.png\" alt=\"how singapore celebrates christmas | plans for christmas eve and day\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-3-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-3-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-3.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 34.7% dine out to enjoy the festive atmosphere, while 25.7% cook festive meals at home and 23.5% host potluck parties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-most-popular-christmas-events-in-singapore\"><\/span>What are the most popular Christmas events in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332212\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332212 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-5-900x643.png\" alt=\"singapore celebrates christmas | types of events and lightups that people enjoy\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-5-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-5-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-5.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Festive events attract large crowds, with Christmas markets appealing to 70.7% of respondents and festive light-ups to 61.5%. Christmas parties (49.9%) and shopping promos and sales (49.9%) are also popular.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-are-the-best-christmas-light-displays-in-singapore\"><\/span>Where are the best Christmas light displays in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Orchard Road is the most popular location, chosen by 50.1% of respondents. Gardens by the Bay follows at 20.1%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-do-people-spend-the-most-on-during-christmas\"><\/span>What do people spend the most on during Christmas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332220\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332220\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332220 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-6-900x643.png\" alt=\"how singapore celebrates christmas | what people spend on most and spending in total\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-6-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-6-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-6.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Food and dining account for the largest share of Christmas spending. 46.5% spend the most on dining out, while 33.1% allocate the biggest portion to groceries and home feasts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-average-christmas-budget-in-singapore\"><\/span>What is the average Christmas budget in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Overall spending remains moderate. 35.3% spend between $200 and $500, while 23.5% report budgets ranging from $500 to $1,000, and 22.4% spend under $200.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"have-christmas-budgets-increased-or-decreased\"><\/span>Have Christmas budgets increased or decreased?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most respondents report stable spending. 62.2% say their budgets have stayed the same, while 20.6% are spending more and 13.2% are spending less.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-influences-christmas-spending-decisions-in-singapore\"><\/span>What influences Christmas spending decisions in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332215\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332215\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-332215 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-7-900x643.png\" alt=\"how people celebrate christmas in singapore | christmas budget and influence on christmas buying decisions\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-7-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-7-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Survey-1400-x-1000-px-copy-7.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration: Greglory Menajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Festive sales and promotions are the biggest driver, influencing 55% of respondents. Recommendations from friends and family influence 15.2%, while 17.2% look to Honeycombers for Christmas gift guides and festive ideas.<\/p>\n<p>These survey results offer a snapshot of how people in Singapore celebrate Christmas today, from how much they spend to where they eat, shop, and gather. The data highlights a festive season shaped by togetherness, practical spending, and a strong appetite for food, events, and shared experiences across the city.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"faqs-accordion\"><h3>How do people in Singapore usually celebrate Christmas?<\/h3><div><p>Most people in Singapore celebrate Christmas at home. According to the survey, 37.6% of respondents host Christmas gatherings at home, making it the most popular way to mark the festive season. Dining out at restaurants follows at 22.4%, while 13.4% spend Christmas visiting shopping malls and festive attractions around the island.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Do people in Singapore travel overseas during Christmas?<\/h3><div><p>Most stay local for Christmas. 80.5% spend the festive season in Singapore, while a smaller group travels abroad: 6.7% to visit family and friends, 6.5% to far-off destinations, and 6.3% for nearby tropical getaways.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>How much do people in Singapore spend on Christmas?<\/h3><div><p>Christmas spending remains measured and stable. 35.3% of respondents spend between $200 and $500 in total, while 23.5% budget $500 to $1,000, and 22.4% spend under $200.<\/p>\n<p>Year-on-year spending is largely unchanged: 62.2% say their Christmas budget has stayed the same, compared to 20.6% who are spending more and 13.2% who are spending less. Food-related expenses make up the largest share of spending, particularly dining out and groceries for home feasts.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>What are the most popular Christmas gifts in Singapore?<\/h3><div><p>Home-focused gifts lead the way. 64.7% of respondents buy home and lifestyle items, making them the most popular Christmas gifts, followed closely by beauty and skincare sets at 62.4%. Kids\u2019 toys and clothing rank third at 38.5%, alongside tech gadgets (32.9%).<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Who do people buy Christmas gifts for in Singapore?<\/h3><div><p>Gift-giving is largely family-oriented, with 80.8% buying presents for family members, 50.6% for partners, and 36.9% for children. Most shoppers keep per-gift spending modest, with 48.5% spending between $20 and $50 per gift.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Where do people go for Christmas events in Singapore?<\/h3><div><p>Festive events are a key part of the Christmas experience. 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