JOHOR BARU: Christmas may be celebrated differently across communities, but one thing remains the same – spending time with loved ones. “In Russia, Christmas is a very big holiday celebrated with loved ones, with traditional foods like kutia and baked goods. “Back home, our celebrations usually involve family gatherings around long dining tables with festive meals, including turkey. In Johor Baru, my Christmas celebrations are usually modest, just a family dinner,” he said. “It’s my first time Christmas shopping in Johor, and I found the prices at the outlet cheaper ­compared to big malls in Kuala Lumpur,” she said, adding that sports shoes topped her shopping list.

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 12:23 UTC