| Christmas, a fusion of traditions, rituals and many | | | | The preparation of different kinds of sweetmeats |
| modern day features is a time for joy and | | | | is also an important activity during Christmas in |
| celebration not just for the Christian community | | | | Cambodia. Families get together and make |
| but for people of all religions. This is probably the | | | | delicious Christmas cake and various other |
| reason why this lively celebration of family, is | | | | mouthwatering foods for the big night. |
| celebrated comprehensively in Cambodia although | | | | Christmas in Cambodia however is not just about |
| being a nation with a majority of Buddhists. | | | | decorations, mouthwatering food and partying. |
| With the arrival of Christmas each year, | | | | Locals always respect its true meaning, that |
| Cambodia transforms itself into a spectacular | | | | it’s the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| place complete with lights, flowers and decorations | | | | Christianity was first introduced to Cambodia in |
| of all kinds. Places like Siem Reap and Phnom Penh | | | | 1660 by the missionaries of the Roman Catholic |
| are some of the finest locations to celebrate the | | | | Church. As a result, many seminaries, churches, |
| festival. Christmas gifts, decorations and spending | | | | cathedrals and schools were built in various parts |
| a joyous time with family and friends are some | | | | of the country. Despite a small Christian |
| of the most important features of Christmas in | | | | population, Christmas is an important festival |
| Cambodia. Locals have a habit of presenting | | | | celebrated with much enthusiasm in Cambodia. |
| their loved ones with various gifts, signifying the | | | | Staying at a hotel in Siem Reap such as Raffles |
| spirit of love and joy during this festive | | | | Grand Hotel d'Angkor that celebrates Christmas in |
| celebration. Almost every home is filled with | | | | grand scale will make a visit to Cambodia during |
| people partying and having fun while many hotels | | | | the festive season much more pleasing and |
| in the city are decorated in magnificent style. | | | | memorable. This luxury hotel Siem Reap offers its |
| These hotels organize various functions for | | | | guests many surprises not only during the season |
| visitors and guests to enjoy the feeling of | | | | but throughout the entire year. |
| Christmas. | | | | |