Christmas in a winter wonderland

If you want to get into the Christmas mood, head to Capitol Singapore and Chijmes Capitol Singapore for The Season of Joy.

Both locations have been transformed into a festive wonderland and visitors can soak in the festivities in one of the largest European-themed Christmas markets in Singapore, complete with food stalls, game booths, stalls peddling seasonal trinkets and music in the air.

Join the carollers at the Capitol Kempinski Singing Tree, a five-tier 8m musical tree.

Santa is also waiting in the Santa log house, so head there for your Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.

There will also be snowfall, which will instantly put you in a festive mood.

And at Chijmes, admire the festive light installations. There is also a laser projection show that depicts classic Christmas scenes across the facade of Chijmes Hall.

Among the many highlights, one lets you have a bit of exercise too.

The Capitol Kempinski Skating Rink is open to all for $6.

Or spend $50 (maximum three same-day receipts) at Capitol Singapore and/or Chijmes for a complimentary 30-minute skating session.

Skates can be rented at $6 per person and skating aids at $6 for 30 minutes.

You can take along your own socks or buy them for $2 a pair.

The rink is open from 11.30am to 9.30pm daily until Christmas Eve.

For Singapore Press Holdings direct subscribers, flash your SPH Rewards app e-card and you will need to only pay $5 or spend $40 at Capitol Singapore and/or Chijmes to enjoy 30 minutes of skating.

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Get 20 per cent off at festive market booths

Just for Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) subscribers, there is a 20 per cent discount when you buy anything from 20 of the more than 50 booths at the Capitol Kempinski Christmas Market, located at the Outdoor Plaza and the Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski.

From food - expect traditional Christmas goodies such as log cakes, stollen, chilled mulled wine and Italian panettone - to gifts, you should be able to find something here to suit you.

And if you are bored, there are game stalls to entertain you.

To get the 20 per cent discount, SPH subscribers need to just flash their SPH Rewards app e-card at the 20 booths operated by The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore at the Arcade.

The Christmas market is open daily from 11.30am to 9.30pm until Christmas Eve. Admission is free.

And if you are looking to feed friends and family during this festive season, SPH direct subscribers get a 20 per cent discount when ordering festive takeaway items from the hotel.

The must-try items include roasted turkey, rum and honey-glazed bone-in gammon ham, roasted Black Angus beef strip loin and chocolate yule log.

Just flash the SPH Reward app e-card to enjoy the discount.

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