{"id":3786,"date":"2018-12-21T16:27:57","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T08:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=3786"},"modified":"2020-04-28T16:54:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T08:54:51","slug":"6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to Celebrate Christmas in Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although Sri Lanka is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roughguides.com\/destinations\/asia\/sri-lanka\/weather-in-sri-lanka-and-when-to-go\/\">evergreen destination throughout the year<\/a>, spending Christmas here is a truly magical experience. Since the festival of love and brotherhood is closely followed by the New Year, a merry, festive vibe prevails everywhere. While shops and offices are beautifully adorned, a huge shopping festival takes place from November up till the end of the year.\u00a0All in all, December is the perfect month to pay a visit to the tear-dropped island and make your Christmas the one to remember. So, bearing this in mind, here is our<strong> recommended list of activities to do on the island for a truly memorable Christmas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka\/#1_Visit_Adams_peak\" >1. Visit Adam\u2019s peak!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka\/#2_A_day_in_the_Christmas_Studded_markets\" >2. A day in the Christmas Studded markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka\/#3_Do_it_the_locals_way\" >3. Do it the locals\u2019 way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka\/#4_A_25-Course_Sri_Lankan_Feast\" >4. A 25-Course Sri Lankan Feast:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka\/#5_A_mini-pilgrimage_to_the_Churches_of_Sri_Lanka\" >5. A mini-pilgrimage to the Churches of Sri Lanka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/6-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-sri-lanka\/#6_Private_Christmas_Celebrations_in_Hiriketiya\" >6. Private Christmas Celebrations in Hiriketiya:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Visit_Adams_peak\"><\/span>1. Visit Adam\u2019s peak!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3787\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/28243444476_05bc9dd3ff_z-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/28243444476_05bc9dd3ff_z-451x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/28243444476_05bc9dd3ff_z-630x419.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/28243444476_05bc9dd3ff_z-e1545375742383.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/28243444476_05bc9dd3ff_z-e1545375742383.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Sri Lanka\" height=\"399\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3787 size-full\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cLet your soul see. Go beyond these senses.\u201d Image credit: Manu Praba on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Visiting a place of religious significance is a great way to celebrate a much-revered festival like Christmas. A sacred mountain nestled <strong>at<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>2,243 meters\u00a0above the sea level<\/strong>, Adam\u2019s Peak holds religious importance for not only Christians but also Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists alike. Emphasising on its significance for Christians, the mountain lays testimony to a <strong>1.8-meter footprint of Adam<\/strong> (The iconic Adam &amp; Eve).<\/p>\n<p>Sri Pada or the Holy Footprint, as it is locally known, is the fourth highest mountain surrounded by lush green forested hills thus giving the trekkers a spectacular view throughout the journey. Visiting such a highly spiritual place would be an entirely different way to commemorate the whole idea of celebrating Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Must Do: You should definitely camp overnight to relish the <strong>starry extravaganza<\/strong>, witness the majesty of the soothing sunrise and then make your way back home. But make sure you carry sleeping bags and check the weather forecast beforehand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d964411.7936724335!2d80.64103255871464!3d6.891174359025099!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3ae3977589234b59%3A0x8723ad471d5b37dc!2sSri+Pada+%2F+Adam's+Peak!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1545375961832\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_day_in_the_Christmas_Studded_markets\"><\/span>2. A day in the Christmas Studded markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3788\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15984143358_d60d01e10b_z-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15984143358_d60d01e10b_z-451x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15984143358_d60d01e10b_z-630x419.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15984143358_d60d01e10b_z-e1545376900204.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15984143358_d60d01e10b_z-e1545376900204.jpg\" alt=\"A magical Christmas in Sri Lanka\" title=\"\" height=\"399\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3788\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cLife is nothing but a celebration.\u201d Image credit: Amila Tennakoon on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you are someone who loves to stroll around the markets during Christmas, then get ready to be mesmerized by each and every street of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Tourism-g293962-Colombo_Western_Province-Vacations.html\">Colombo<\/a>! While the shops and hotels are drenched in the festive vibe &amp; overloaded with Christmas decoration, you will be awe-inspired by the stunning <strong>Christmas trees adorned with ornaments at every nook and corner<\/strong>. With the infinite laughter of kids, people bargaining for their last-minute Christmas deals, and reindeers ready to take off, Christmas in the realms of the Lankan markets will definitely leave your heart filled with ecstasy.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to <strong>spot the island\u2019s largest Christmas tree<\/strong>, hop towards <strong>Park Street in Colombo 07<\/strong>. What\u2019s more? You must consider paying a visit to Cinnamon Grand Hotel which boasts of the city\u2019s most distinctive #instagrammable decorations. For the foodies out there, it is a compulsion to stop by at the local eateries and dig in some scrumptious Christmas dishes like <strong>roasted turkey, steamed fruit pudding and authentic Sri Lankan curry<\/strong>. A few quick picks include Upali\u2019s, Raja Bojun and Nuga Gama in Colombo.<\/p>\n<p>Did You Know? In Sri Lanka, Christmas is called Naththala and Santa Claus is called Naththal Seeya.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/2017\/05\/best-restaurants-sri-lanka\">Best Restaurants in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_it_the_locals_way\"><\/span>3. Do it the locals\u2019 way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3789\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15985525789_9ace275e3a_b-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15985525789_9ace275e3a_b-500x281.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15985525789_9ace275e3a_b-630x354.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15985525789_9ace275e3a_b-e1545378958142.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15985525789_9ace275e3a_b-e1545378958142.jpg\" alt=\"how to celebrate Christmas in Sri Lanka\" title=\"\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3789\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: Amila Tennakoon on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the larger cities will mostly be filled up with decorations, Christmas lights and loud festivities, there are few people who like it quiet and conventional on Christmas or in other words, in a silently merry and joyous way!<\/p>\n<p>Head towards the <strong>coastal town of Negombo<\/strong> that houses a dense Christian population and let your heart cherish the good old Christmas memories where you attend small midnight masses, watch fireworks and go carol singing with locals collecting money for charity.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Tip: If you\u2019d like a homely atmosphere on Christmas, you try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\">staying in a villa in Sri Lanka<\/a>.\u00a0 The staff will be more than happy to help you decorate the villa and prepare traditional local Christmas meals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_A_25-Course_Sri_Lankan_Feast\"><\/span>4. A 25-Course Sri Lankan Feast:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3790\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/8527947794_f8c607ff4b_z-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/8527947794_f8c607ff4b_z-450x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/8527947794_f8c607ff4b_z-630x420.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/8527947794_f8c607ff4b_z-e1545379306490.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/8527947794_f8c607ff4b_z-e1545379306490.jpg\" alt=\"Where to eat on Christmas in Sri Lanka\" title=\"\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3790\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cSri Lankan Cuisine &#8211; You\u2019ll get way too much Happiness from this food.\u201d Image credit: Patty Ho on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No festival is complete without binge eating those mouth-watering delicacies and Christmas is no exception. Come home to the island\u2019s most popular feast on 25th December! The epic feast is served inside a batik workshop which was once home to a famous batik artist who later transformed her front yard into Aluwahare Heritage Centre training villagers in diverse forms of art.<\/p>\n<p>A spicy meal but no doubt the widest (in terms of the assortment of dishes) you will sit down for, in the entire country! After a warm welcome front the team and a hearty lunch, you can roam about in the kitchen, mingle with the people and chef, and also see the finest batik. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srilankainstyle.com\/experience\/traditional-sri-lankan-lunch-at-the-home-of-a-batik-artist-matale\">Check it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_A_mini-pilgrimage_to_the_Churches_of_Sri_Lanka\"><\/span>5. A mini-pilgrimage to the Churches of Sri Lanka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3791\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3791\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2138127316_002dd2f6eb_b-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2138127316_002dd2f6eb_b-434x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2138127316_002dd2f6eb_b-630x436.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2138127316_002dd2f6eb_b-e1545379900527.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2138127316_002dd2f6eb_b-e1545379900527.jpg\" alt=\"visit a church on Christmas Day in Sri Lanka\" title=\"\" height=\"415\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3791\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cLet thy Faith Give thee Wings.\u201d Image credit: Hash Milhan on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The festive occasion of Christmas gives one an opportunity to explore the religious aspect of oneself. What\u2019s better than planning a mini expedition exploring numerous churches built throughout the country?<\/p>\n<p>Having a history of Portuguese, Dutch and Britishers rulers, Sri Lanka is heavily dominated by Christian faith and churches. The cities well known for their churches include <strong>Colombo (of course!), Negombo, Batticaloa and Tewatte.<\/strong>\u00a0Out of these, Negombo, a city on the western coast of Sri Lanka is popularly nicknamed as <strong>\u2018Little Rome\u2019<\/strong>. This city alone is home to 25 magnificent Roman Catholic Churches. These highly embellished churches include <strong>St. Mary\u2019s, St. Sebastian&#8217;s, St. Joseph\u2019s and St. Anne\u2019s<\/strong> amongst others.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: If you plan to visit more than one city, make sure you keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/negombo\">Negombo<\/a> planned for the Christmas Eve. Believe us; you wouldn\u2019t want to miss their traditional\u00a0Sri Lankan Christmas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/2018\/01\/dont-just-stay-in-colombo-5-other-cities-to-explore-in-sri-lanka\">Don&#8217;t just stay in Colombo: 5 other cities to explore in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Private_Christmas_Celebrations_in_Hiriketiya\"><\/span>6. Private Christmas Celebrations in Hiriketiya:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3792\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43500789325_4aed52ea55_z-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43500789325_4aed52ea55_z-449x300.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43500789325_4aed52ea55_z-630x421.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43500789325_4aed52ea55_z-e1545380376694.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43500789325_4aed52ea55_z-e1545380376694.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas in Sri Lanka - what to do\" title=\"\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3792\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cLet the Waves Hit your Feet and Sand be your Seat.\u201d Image credit: Jan Arendtsz on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While a huge bunch of people love a thrilling Christmas, there are other who rather prefer a quiet and relaxing way to celebrate the festival. Hiriketiya is a hidden jewel of Sri Lanka with <strong>white sand beaches, blue ocean water, serene beaches and an escape from everything \u2018hectic\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A wide range of luxury hotels alike Jasper House in Hiriketiya will take you into a world which feels miles away from your \u2018real world\u2019. Jasper House, in particular, will be hosting a <strong>Christmas Day Brunch Party:<\/strong> complete with music, merriment and a Sri Lankan Burrito Bar.<\/p>\n<p>To end it all, it is rightly said: \u201cChristmas isn\u2019t a season it\u2019s a Feeling.\u201d No matter where you go, as long as you carry the feeling of Christmas in your heart, you shall live by the spirit of Christmas!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\">villas in Sri Lanka<\/a>. 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