In these big cities there are Christmas Trees, lights and other decorations on the streets and in department stores. While government offices, restaurants, and shops are open on Christmas day, international schools and some embassies and consulates are closed on Dec. 25 in China. Christmas in Beijing is celebrated with keen interest by some of Beijing's younger generation. Both Hong Kong and Macau designate Christmas as a public holiday on December 25. Christmas in China. Christmas services are held at an array of state-run churches in China and at houses of worship throughout Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
Christmas in Major Tourist Areas Around China Hong Kong. Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world. Christmas in China. Beijing. Christmas in Chinese Shopping Centers Christmas (Xmas) is one of the grandest religious festivals and a widely-spread holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world, especially in western countries.
In China, only about one percent of people are Christians, so most people only know a few things about Christmas. In the olden days, Christmas in Mainland China was not as popular as in the western world, for there are a few Christians in China. Both are former colonies of Western powers with (nominal) Christian cultural heritage. But in China, December 25 is not a legal holiday. Because of this, Christmas is only often celebrated in major cities. Usually it is... Shanghai. In Hong Kong, Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) are both official public holiday.