Across different countries and cultures in the region, people have been uploading special Christmas messages, pictures and videos onto social media platforms. Popular images include festive decorations, illuminated city scenes, snow covered landscapes and gift-wrapped presents. Colorful cards with warm wishes from places such as Japan, China, South Korea, India and the Philippines are being shared widely on Instagram.
In China, Instagram users have been using the hashtag #Christmaself to share pics of Christmas activities such as decorating trees and wrapping gifts. Many have chosen to add a personalized version of secret poems which were traditionally sent during Christmas when sending cards was harder to do.
In South Korea, popular Instagram stories show friends posing in matching outfits and Santa hats while eating delicious festive delicacies like chestnuts ddeokbokki or ube ice cream. Social media users have also taken to posting their favorite Christmas songs or cheerful caroler performances.
Meanwhile, Filipino Instagrammers have been adding well wishes accompanied with humorous quote cards featuring Disney characters. These are often posted along with photos of traditional Filipino holiday snacks such as bibingka and puto bumbong.
Holidays may look a bit different this year due to social distancing protocols, but it’s inspiring to see so many around the world staying connected digitally and spreading joy through digital platform like Instagram. In Asia, people are using it to send across heartfelt Christmas messages of hope and inspiration – a great reminder that despite the trying times ahead, the spirit of Christmas is still alive and well!
Christmas is a time to spread joy and cheer around the world, including Asia. Asians have unique ways to celebrate the holiday that range from traditional foods and decorations to thoughtful gifts for loved ones. This year, many have taken to Instagram to share their Christmas greetings with friends, family and followers!
One of the most popular trends for this time of year is posting pictures with winter-y backdrops like snow-covered trees or frosted rooftops. In many parts of Asia, these pictures evoke nostalgic memories of childhood Christmases and bring back a sense of warmth and coziness. From Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur, people are getting creative with their photos, incorporating Christmas lights, decorations and personalized messages into the snapshots.
more creative shots come from places that don’t normally get snow during the colder months. Places like Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei are using festive props such as Santa hats, reindeer-shaped cutouts and more to capture the spirit of Christmas despite the warm weather!
No matter where they’re celebrating, Asians are embracing Instagram to share their holiday cheer this season. From heartfelt messages to creative photos, festive greetings from across the region will surely light up your feed this holiday season.
