Happy Yule Year

WHILE OTHER COUNTRIES may look to Coca Cola's vintage Santa Claus as a sign of Christmas, in Singapore it has always been the Orchard Road light-up. Being Singaporeans, we're always complaining about the colours or design but there's no denying that it wouldn't be Christmas in Singapore without it.

This tradition began in 1984 as organised by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (now the Singapore Tourism Board), and lasted 20 days. Following its success, it was extended to 37 days the following year, and now goes on for about 44 days in all…