Top 5 Gifting Occasions in Singapore – All Year Round

‘A tradition as old as time itself.’

The act of giving gifts has been a part of us since mankind first walked the earth. Sure, the types of gifts have evolved over the years. However, the unbridled joy that comes from ripping open a present remains constant. No matter who you are, how old you are, or even where you’re from – gifts are always a happy and welcome occurrence.

Now, this stands true. But there is a ‘but’. Giving gifts, even though fun, can also be a little stress-inducing at times. After all, everyone wants to give the perfect gift. There are a few truly gifted people who excel at picking the perfect gift for every occasion. The rest of us mere mortals and often fail at the test. Luckily, gift vouchers are here to solve the problem of gift selection.

So, what are 5 main moments you might find yourself reaching for that wrapping paper in Singapore?

Singapore is almost synonymous with its grand celebrations to bring in the Chinese New Year between the end of January and beginning of February each year.

The first day of festivities is commonly known as the Spring Festival. The first course of action for most people celebrating in Singapore is cleaning out the house.

It symbolizes saying goodbye to the bad fortune of the past and making space for the promise that tomorrow brings. After that, the New Year cheer and celebration is spread over a fortnight. The Chinese choose to spend it meeting loved ones.

They often bring gifts with them. In the absence of which you might see them exchange gift vouchers in red envelopes.

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It should come as no surprise to spot this event on the list. Singapore is after all home to a large Indian population. And so at the start of every year, Singapore sees the celebration of the South Indian festival.

The community comes alive to give thanks to the Sun God. They celebrate with dancing, colour, and competitions. People who partake choose to wear new clothes to mark the festival and even trade gifts with friends and loved ones.

FYI: It’s absolutely casual to receive minimum 5-7 mouth-watering Indian sweet gift boxes during this time.

After the halfway point of the year, the Malay community in Singapore has a very exciting reason to celebrate. It’s time for the festival the world knows as Eid Ul Fitr. A celebration to mark the end of Ramadan, the celebrations light up the streets with activity and enjoyment.

The Malayans rejoice with family feasts to which they turn up while wearing the best they have. Visits to homes of family and loved ones are usually accompanied by a gift or token of some kind.

The festival of lights, celebrated all over the world by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and others. Since a large percent of them call Singapore their home, Diwali is celebrated in a big way here. The cultural significance of the festival is in honoring the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

People bring the festival in with colour, lights, sweets, and new clothes. Family and friends meet and exchange sweets, good wishes, and of course gifts. If you’re invited to participate, it is best to not arrive empty-handed. If you’re unsure about what fits the bill. An E-voucher in Singapore is a smart and safe option.

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We’re already hearing this season’s bells.

It’s no secret that the world awaits for Christmas morning. When everyone can wake up and tear into their presents that lie under the Christmas tree, or in stockings in the house. Singapore is no exception to this rule. The 25th of December sees Singaporeans across the country wake up in anticipation. The days leading up to Christmas are often filled with a gift-buying frenzy. If you find you’ve missed the bell and have hit the shops too late, there’s no reason to fret. Gift vouchers in Singapore will always save the day.

Singapore truly is a melting pot of cultures. People from all over the world have filtered in and call the country their home today. With its colourful collection of cultures, there is always a reason to celebrate in the country. Which in turn means there’s never a wrong time for giving gifts and gift vouchers in Singapore.

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