Christmas in Shanghai

Introduction:

While there isn't any religious attachment to Christmas in China, if you find yourself here during the Christmas holidays, you will be able to find plenty to do that will help you find a little piece of home. From gala hotel dinners serving turkey, to Christmas concerts, to gingerbread men, you'll be able to find a piece of Christmas in China.

Christmas Traditions in China:

Read all about general traditions in China: Christmas in China.

2008 Christmas Events in Shanghai:

Markets, Restaurant & Food Events

• Christmas Market, Paulaner Brauhaus, 150 Fen Yang Road, Fri, 12/5 from 4-10pm; Sat 12/6 from 11am-10pm; Sun 12/7 from 11am - 7pm.
• Hongmei Road Pedestrian Street Christmas Market, 3338 Hongmei Road, daily morning until 9:30pm. Christmas food and drinks.
• Hilton Shanghai, Christmas goodies available at the lobby deli, Christmas train set up for viewing in the lobby - great fun for the kids. Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners. Reservations (021) 6248 7777, ext. 1886. Email Shanghai@hilton.com.
• Winter Goose Promotion at the Paulaner Brauhaus, Fenyang Road and Binjiang Locations. See Paulaner.

Theater & Performances

International Festival Chorus Christmas concert: Brahms & Broadway, December 13, 7:30pm, Shanghai Grand Theater.

Christmas Ballet: Nutcracker by the Russian National Ballet Theater, December 23-24, Shanghai Oriental Art Center-Opera Hall, Info & Tickets

Christmas Ballet: Nutcracker by the Bashkir State Opera and Ballet Theater, December 24, Shanghai Grand Theatre-Lyric Theatre, Info & Tickets

Fantasy and Passion - 2008 Christmas Concert, Shanghai Concert Hall, December 24, Info & Tickets