Christmas in Cape Town is truly amazing whether you visit this Mother City during the holiday season or live in this South African city. This is truly a special time of the year because majority of the population is Christian so the most of the traditions are observed. Most Capetonian Christians are highly religious and these holidays are celebrated with same honor and fervor.

The Festive Season in Cape Town starts from 1^st December 2013 with lots of free concerts right in the heart of Cape Town city center. Remember there is another public holiday in December 2013 which is on 16^th observed as Reconciliation Day and there will be another concert on Cape Town’s Fan Walk so book cheap flights and get raining discounts.

Take a look at Christmas Eve dinner in Cape Town:

Christmas Lunch at Crystal Tower Restaurant

Celebrate the Christmas in style at the African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa Swanky restaurant buffet. The Yuletide spread highlights the imaginative and uncomplicated flair of the eatery. Therefore diners should definitely pack an extra stomach so that they can try everything on offer. To start with, there’s a choice of nibbles like beef carpaccio with rocket, marinated mussel vinaigrette and a whole selection of sushi to choose from. Added to all these, look for low cost flight deals as there are entire salad bar with various mouth watering combinations like lip smacking breads and dips to more than something just to whet your appetite.

The main course is certainly more traditional with a carvery boasting of whole roasted turkey, lamb shoulder with mint sauce and honey with lime-glazed gammon. Of course there is wide of other side dishes accompanied with meat and even stir-fry station that serves as an alternative summer station.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Richard’s Supper Stage

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner in Cape Town and a show at the famed Richard’s Supper Stage & Bistro in Sea Point. The musical revue will be dishing up their signature Cape Malay cuisine and live entertainment like ‘Kaapse Stories from the Mother City’ presented by the resident Kleintjies Clan. It is served alongside the lively tale of Cape Town and its people, while the evening meal comprises of a quintessential Cape starter that comprises of like snoek pate and Malay samoosas along with main buffet featuring Richard’s signature korma chicken and prawn curry along with baked line fish and whole roast beef fillet.

The desserts are typical south Indian African treats like koeksisters, malva pudding and milk tart. The guests are sure to leave the place with more satisfied to get a true Cape Town Christmas experience.

During Christmas, Cape Town experiences offer one of the best festive atmosphere starting from December 24^th Christmas Eve till the New Year. Many local musicians roam in the street entertaining visitors and locals with popular Christmas carols. December 25^th and 26^th are public holidays in the city.  Unlike other parts of the world, the Christmas has always been has always been merrier in sunny Cape Town which gives countless opportunities for pristine beaches, picnics, cocktail under the blue skies and gourmet cuisines at restaurants, eateries and wine estates with breathtaking views.