Christmas in Shanghai

In Shanghai, western-inspired Christmas traditions have become a well established trend among international expats and locals alike. 

Shopping malls are wrapped in intricate Christmas decorations while plenty of hotels and restaurants celebrate this time of the year with sumptious Thanksgiving and Christmas set dinners. Oven-roasted Turkey with all trimmings and pumpkin cake, anyone?

Especially popular is the seasonal tradition of Christmas markets. Small vendors offer various handicrafts and souvenirs, food stalls grill Nuremberg sausages with sauerkraut and the spice-laden smell of freshly tapped mulled wine wavers through the wintry Shanghai air.

This site is dedicated to Christmas in Shanghai, China.