From Christmas trees in shopping malls to a Christmas village in a northernmost town, here’s how the holiday is celebrated across China
Christmas may not be regarded as a religious occasion or even a family holiday in most parts of China, but every December, the festive vibe permeates the urban landscape, with Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and inflatable Santas popping up in stores, malls, and restaurants. Since the early 1990s, the exotic charm of the West’s biggest holiday has drawn many young people to join the festivities—and even create a few new traditions of their own.