Christmas no threat to Chinese culture

Video: How to make gingerbread

Many Westerners may be surprised at the way Chinese people have made Christmas a festival of their own. More surprising for them would be the ease with which Chinese people have added so many Chinese elements to an essentially Western celebration. more

Watch the video and learn how to create this holiday classic in your own kitchen. more

Share photos of Christmas trees

We'd like to invite you to share photos of your Christmas tree or any decorated tree that have impressed you. more

Record your Christmas videos! 

Share your gorgegous Christmas and new Year's moments with our forumites around the world. Souvenirs are ready for the participants! more

Children bring Christmas to China

Santa comes to town in many forms  

Take-out Christmas

Our food writers tell you where to go for the best goodies. more

Festive feasts

Where to find the tastiest Christmas dinners in China. more

While most Chinese still regard Christmas as a foreign flight of fancy, the commercial trappings of the holiday are inexorably gaining traction among China's middle class - often through their offspring. more 

While there is no shortage of Christmas-themed parties and nightclub events this month in Shanghai, foreign and even inflatable Santas are starting to make their presence felt around the country. more

Chinese people love Christmas! See them celebrate the festive season all throughout the country. more

Jinan, Shandong province

Kunming, Yunnan province

Shanghai

Shaoyang, Hunan province

Cheerful markets in Frankfurt, magnificent window displays in Paris, Santa Claus parades in Toronto ... see the world light up this Christmas.

Editor's picks of the most desirable (and luxurious) gifts this year.

Christmas sales attract customers in China

Gingerbread recipe

Last minute shopping

Christmas sales in South Korea

Santa Con pub crawl

The story of black Santa Claus

Prince George's 'first Christmas'