Capturing holiday cheer in Klang Valley

Shoppers pause to take photos of the Christmas decorations at Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur.

CHRISTMAS and the New Year is just around the corner and Klang Valley streets and buildings are decked out in seasonal decorations, creating a celebratory atmosphere.

Shopping centres and public areas have been decorated with Christmas lights, trees and seasonal displays, marking the start of the year-end celebrations.

Festive stalls, seasonal treats and cheerful decorations welcome visitors at Publika Shopping Gallery’s Christmas market. — Photos: ART CHEN, RAJA FAISAL HISHAN, YAP CHEE HONG, LOW BOON TAT, FAIHAN GHANI, CHAN TAK KONG and MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

Several malls are hosting Christmas-themed events and activities, while retailers and eateries offer seasonal promotions and menus.

Decorative lights strung above Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, add to the festive atmosphere amid heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Weekend crowds have picked up as people shop for gifts or spend time with family and friends.

Churches across the Klang Valley are also preparing for Christmas services, with rehearsals and community activities underway.

Workers set up Christmas decorations at the main entrance of the Saint Francis Xavier Church in Petaling Jaya.

With Chinese New Year falling less than two months after the Christmas celebrations, some are already preparing for the next festive season as well.

A cheeky display of Santa Claus scaling the wall and climbing into windows of a building in Kuala Lumpur.

Decorations and gift items for the Chinese New Year are also on display at selected shops and supermarkets.

A shop displaying both Christmas trees and bright red lanterns in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur.

The back-to-back festive seasons mean businesses and households are preparing for a steady flow of celebrations in the weeks ahead.

These festivities also coincide with the year-end school holidays.