On November 8th, a stroll along Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (Cho Lon Ward), known as Ho Chi Minh City’s “hub” for festival decorations, reveals the approaching Christmas spirit. Shops lined up one after another showcase the signature red, white, and blue hues, adorned with artificial snowflakes and twinkling lights.
Christmas decorations hit the streets early, with affordable prices from the start of the season
Inside the shops, hundreds of eye-catching products are on display: Christmas trees, snowmen, wreaths, tinsel, crystal ornaments, Santa Claus teddy bears, gift boxes, LED lights…
This year, decoration prices remain stable and diverse. Christmas trees ranging from 30-60 cm tall cost around 260,000-300,000 VND each, while mini desktop trees are approximately 89,000 VND. Ornament sets, tinsel, and wreaths range from 25,000-200,000 VND per item, catering to various customer budgets.
From stuffed animals to water bottles, everything embraces the red and green Christmas trend
Other items like reindeer headbands, Santa hats, stockings, gloves, and Christmas-themed mugs are also available early, priced from tens to hundreds of thousands of VND. High-end products like space-decorating LED lights, snowman models, and large Santa Claus statues can cost up to several million VND.
Mr. Hoang Thanh Tung, a decorator on Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, shares: “Customers are shopping earlier this year. Not just shops, cafes, or malls, but many families are also choosing decorations for their homes. Christmas is a time for reunion, and everyone wants to create a warm atmosphere, so they’re willing to spend on beautiful, quality items.”
Cute and quirky Christmas gifts attract young shoppers
Beyond shopping, many see Christmas decorating as a way to keep families warm during the year-end season.
Ms. Tran Thi Bich Ngan (32, Thu Duc Ward) shares: “Every year, I come to Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street for decorations. Christmas is a time for family reunions, and I often choose handmade items to decorate the tree with my children, creating both fun and memories.” Despite the abundance of options on e-commerce platforms, Ms. Ngan prefers selecting items in person at the shops.
This year sees early Christmas decoration shoppers
According to vendors, personalized gifts are also trending this year. Mr. Trieu Dai Tam (47), owner of a shop on Hai Ba Trung Street (Xuan Hoa Ward), shares: “Besides decorations, customers also favor scented candles, gift boxes with sweets, and handmade cards… These unique, meaningful gifts are popular among young people.”
Vendors report preparing Christmas stock since late October. Currently, wholesale buyers are mainly companies and businesses. Retail customers are expected to increase in mid-to-late November as the Christmas spirit spreads throughout the city. Vendors hope for strong sales as people are willing to spend more on home decorations and gifts.
A wide range of products, from affordable to high-end, cater to various customer needs
Supermarkets, bookstores, and malls also offer various Christmas decorations with promotions and discounts of 10-20% to boost year-end consumer spending.
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