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All I want for Christmas is the same old thing 

What if the most sustainable – and meaningful – Christmas tradition is learning to treasure what already exists?

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The environmental cost of festive decorations in Singapore extends beyond just the electricity bill, says the writer.

The environmental cost of festive decorations in Singapore extends beyond just the electricity bill, says the writer.

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Robyn Tan, Justin Lee, Liang Kaixin

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As the year draws to a close, cities around the world are lighting up for the holiday season. In Singapore, Orchard Road has once again been transformed into a dazzling stretch of decorations for the festive season. 

The annual light-up,

“Christmas on A Great Street”

, celebrates SG60 this year with Merli, the mythical Merlion mascot, complete with garlands and bows. 

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