WHAT IS THE MOST PRECIOUS PRESENT?
Fond memories! Childhood Christmases are the most memorable ones. Think back to your own Christmas growing up. The smell of roasted ham, eggnog and cake would fill the air as everyone gathered at the table to share a meal and celebrate togetherness. What made Christmas special for you was the experience of spending a happy day with your parents. So, why should Christmas be any different for your children?
This holiday season don’t limit the presents to material things. Give your child an experiencethey will remember for a lifetime by taking them to some of these events in Sydney that you can visit as a family to celebrate the magic of Christmas.
LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS
December 5 to December 25, 8:30 pm to Midnight, St Mary’s Cathedral Square
St Mary’s Cathedral comes back as the star of Sydney’s Christmas festivities. The Lights of Christmas show returns to capture the city with it’s extravagant display of colors.
The city if going to be lit up in accordance with the tradition of decking up Saint Mary’s Cathedral in beautiful colors. The festivities will also feature a number of different choirs each evening before the light show. The show itself is separated into three segments: a kaleidoscopic feast of light and color, a story narration by Simon Pryce, and finally a collection of artworks of the Madonna and Child. Best of all it’s free!
So enjoy the variety of delicious food available like churros, coffee, gelato, or pack your own picnic and take in the displays. Mark you calendars now because you don’t want to miss this spectacular sight.
SYDNEY SANTA SPECTACULAR
December 7 to December 27, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
Sydney Santa Spectacular, Sydney’s largest family spectacle, operating exclusively at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse this December.
Sydney’s biggest and arguably the grandest Christmas festival is back and it’s perfect for families. It’s a joyous and happy night offering great music, with plenty of space to spread out, have a gala, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Everything to make Christmas Magical from vintage double-decker carousel, a toboggan slide, concerts, live snowfall, cookie-decorating workshops, reindeer rides, face-paintings, and a special meet with Santa! The three-week celebratory fair is home to one of Australia’s largest portable ice skating rinks, a snowy sight that beats Australia’s scorching sun.
CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN
December 22, 7:45 pm, The Domain
Carols in the Domain is an annual Christmas concert event held in the Domain Gardens in Sydney. It is host to many national and international performers and guest appearances.
Each year Woolworth’s Carols in the Domain sees 50,000 people who come together to celbrate their favorite festival by singing carols and rejoicing with one another. Join them on-ground, while millions across Australia watch the show from the their home.
2018 will be the 36th year of this iconic Christmas celebration held in the Domain right next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Sing with the stars at Australia’s largest FREE Christmas concert. You can expect performances from a variety of artists that will delight families of all ages.
VIVE COOKING CLASS
17th January 2019, VIVE School of Cooking
Cooking is fun! And having fun with your child in the kitchen accounts for fond memories, stronger bonds, and is therapeutic to both child and parent. At VIVE we believe that every great memory most often includes a meal. It creates memories and moments of pure happiness that one can look back at fondly. In a world where home junk food is overpowering home cooked healthy meals, empowering kids to cook becomes a critical element of parenting.
So, make this Christmas even more special! Book a class now and make memories that your child will cherish for a lifetime.
As a present from our family to yours, here’s a voucher to make the holidays even more special.
