‘Tis the season to be jolly! It’s officially Christmas 2024 in Johannesburg! And to ensure that you have everything you need to make the holiday season as cheerful and merry as possible, here’s our complete guide to all the festivities in the city!
Joburg most definitely comes to life during the holiday season! There’s holiday season cheer everywhere you go, twinkling lights and sparkling décor, festive treats and feasts at every turn, and let’s not forget all of the exciting family-friendly entertainment that’s sure to delight both young and old! And to ensure you’re ready for all the celebrations, we have come up with a Christmas 2024 guide covering everything you need to know about all the festivities in the city, from where to plan your Christmas Day lunch and gifting ideas for all your loved ones to merry markets, where to see the Christmas lights and so much more! Merry Christmas!
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Christmas Lunches In Joburg
Christmas is all about the three Fs – family, fun and of course, feasting! And if you’re looking to enjoy the feasting part without all of the time consuming preparations and cleanup afterwards, then be sure to book your table at one of these merry and oh-so jolly 2024 Christmas lunches and dinners at various restaurants throughout Joburg.
Spend this special day indulging in cheerful meals complete with all of the trimmings – Christmas pudding, delicious roasts and
Where To See The Festive Lights
Another must you need to add to your holiday to-do list during the festive season is to visit and enjoy all of the twinkling festive lights throughout Johannesburg.
There are many various venues throughout the city that host annual sparkling and shimmering light displays that will leave you and your loved ones in awe and feeling the magical festive spirit that Christmas brings along with it.
Merry Christmas Markets
And merry market season has hit the city! This is the perfect place to do a little holiday season shopping, get into the festive spirit, and just be merry.
Starting as early as November 2024, you’ll find plenty of merry markets within Joburg. You can expect plenty of holiday season delights, sparkling lights, festive feasting, cheerful caroling, family fun, and much more.
Carols By Candlelight
The holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year without carols! This is the perfect activity to do with your loved ones and it’s definitely an experience that’ll get you felling all warm and fuzzy inside. Wondering where you can carol in Joburg this December? Here’s a few event to diarise in your schedule.
Our Festive Gift Guide
Need some gifting ideas for your loved ones? Then take a look at our joyful Christmas Gift Guide. We cover everything from gifts for him and her, something for the kids, stocking fillers and lust-haves, cheerful malls, and much more.
Now, to tackle the rush of holiday season shopping! Good luck!
Joburg’s Cheerful Malls
Along with the holiday season comes cheerful decorations and exciting festive events at many of the city’s best and favourite malls and shopping centres. So, if you’re looking to get all of your jolly shopping done while enjoying the festive season spirit, then be sure to visit these glittering, merry and jolly retail destinations throughout Joburg!
Holiday Season Theatre Shows
What we love about the festive season is the fact that plenty of merry theatre shows take centre stage to get us in the spirit of the season. From side-splitting laughter and classic Christmas tales that we all know and love. To carols, family-friendly adventure and more. Here’s what you can expect to see on stage this December.
Where To Shop Christmas Decorations
Along with the merry gift shopping comes the cheerful décor shopping! From twinkling festive lights and sparkling strings of tinsel to shiny baubles in a rainbow of colours, delicate ornaments and more, stock up on your seasonal décor at various stores throughout the city!
You’re bound to find something dazzlingly festive to suit every budget, colour scheme, style and space.
2024 Advent Calendars
Don’t forget to get your hands on an advent calendar to help you countdown the day until Christmas while also giving your a little spoil daily. Every year, there’s an abundance of advent calendars to delight both young and old.
From surprise beauty gifts and shimmering jewellery pieces to cool LEGO® figurines and decadent chocolates, every day in December will feel like Christmas with these stunning advent calendars.
Where To Get The Best Festive Cookies
Other than all the hearty roasts and indulgent puddings, Christmas also brings a wave of delightful baked treats along with it. Think sweet Christmas cookies, shortbread biscuits and Gingerbread houses!
And to ensure you can get tour hands on some of the best Christmas cookies in the city, we have come up with a list of bakeries around Johannesburg that will most certainly satisfy your sweet tooth.
Festive Gift Sets
We love gift sets! Not only because they offer great goodies but because they also give you more bang for your buck. There’s a wide variety of options to choose from no matter what you or your loved ones are interested in.
From fragrance sets and makeup bundles, to snack hampers and even stunning jewellery combos, there’s bound to be the perfect gift set for you.
Cheerful Baking With The Kids
Looking for something fun to do with the kids while at home this holiday season? Well, how about heading to the kitchen and enjoying some festive baking? There are plenty of festive season treats and delight you can all create and savour together.
Here are a few baking suggests to get your started. Christmas is all about spending quality time with your loved ones and indulging a little bit, so make the most of this special time by baking together.
Festive Décor Crafting Projects
Since the kids will now be on school holidays, surely you need some fun activities to keep them busy during the festive season.
Why not let them get creative by letting them get crafty with some homemade DIY Christmas décor projects? Here are a few suggestions on some fun and exciting crafts they can do.
Classic Holiday Season Movies
What we love most about Christmas is the fact that there is NEVER a shortage of festive movies to enjoy.
So, grab a few treats, curl up on the couch and spend the evening watching as many Christmas movies as you can. Here are a few classics that you need to add to your must-watch list.
