It's just 3 days before X'MAS eve. Christians all over the world are preparing for the biggest celebration of the year. Like many others, my wife and I have been busy since last week, in setting up our celebration needs - cleaning the house, putting up the X'MAS tree, buying presents and etc etc.
Our X'MAS tree
It's like a bakery - with so many fruit cakes and cookies done at home.
Final production - all ready to give away to our relatives and friends.
A favourite piece of mine.
My wife spent quite some time in her " bakery" making all these.
Last night, we went over to City Mail for some last minute shopping and the mall is decorated with X'MAS colours. There was a group of Carollers singing to entertain the shoppers.
They sang some of my favourite Christmas carols.
When I compare the XMAS decoration and lighting here with those in Japan, I must say that we are no way near to what they have put up in for the festival. They decorated extensively even though their Christian population is only about 1%. It is more of a commercial event. However, many non-Christians are using this occasion to exchange gifts and presents.
The beautifully lighted up Tokyo Hilton.
A huge X'MAS tree in the hotel lobby.
For the first time, Hakata Station, the main railway terminal in Fukuoka has been transformed into a X'MAS playground with a spectacular view.
A street in Tenjin, Fukuoka.
Flower stand like this is a common sight in the Japanese street.
Perhaps one day, our City Hall could be more creative in making Kota Kinabalu a colourful and brightly lighted for festival like X'MAS.
Wishing every one a MERRY X'MAS !!!
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