While Christmas is not a religious holiday observed by many Chinese it is, however, becoming a popular commercial holiday. Still, if you want to have a religious xmas, many churches have short prayer services on Christmas eve and Christmas day.

Without a doubt shopping is a national sport throughout December and the Christmas sales have already started in most of the shops in Beijing. So, buy a xmas present for the ones you love. After all, xmas is a season for sharing..

If none of the above takes your fancy, well, have it the 'lazy style', curl in front of the telly watch your favorite xmas movies, LOVE ACTUALLY is a great one to watch. Whatever you desire to do, be happy!….MERRY XMAS everybody!!!

(China Daily December 22, 2008)