This day is devoted to the Agama Hindu God "Sanghyang Pasupati" when blessing ceremonies are conducted over heirlooms, sacred weapons and all instruments and tools made of metal (even cars & motorbikes), to bestow good energy for both day to day functioning as well as believed magical powers. This ceremony is held throughout Bali, especially at smiths, garages and works shops.
10th December 3pm – Teddy Bear Tea with Santa at Padi Restaurant
Each child will receive High Tea served in a customized set of tea-cups, an AYANA Resort & Spa teddy bear and cookies, and paint their own hand-made Jenggala Ceramics Christmas ornament. There will also be Christmas story telling. Rp110,000++/child including access to the children's pool and waterslides; Rp150,000++/adult. www.ayanaresort.com
10th December – Full Moon - Purnama Sasih Kenam
The full moon (which has particular importance to the Balinese Hindus) falls on this day and ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blesses by the priest. It is the essence of theses offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.
18th December 9-11am – Breakfast with Santa
Indulge in a festive buffet with the classic favorites and live cooking stations. Children will be invited to take part in Christmas cookie decoration and pool games.
Rp100,000++/child including access to the children's pool and waterslides; Rp200,000++/adult. www.ayanaresort.com
24th December – Dark Moon - Tilem Sasih Kanem
The Balinese adhering to the Hindu Dharma religion will celebrate 'Tilem' in temple ceremonies, which are mostly held in every major temple and family shrines around the island of Bali. On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound. The aim is to beg God's grace; so that one's dark thoughts are illuminated by Him.
24th December – Christmas Eve
This is a fun night to be had, either intimately over a family Christmas dinner at many of the hotels, restaurants, resorts and private villas all ready to serve up traditional turkey or a Balinese 'bebek' (duck). Or kick your heels up with your friends for a wild night of dancing and parties at all the bars and clubs along the southern coast. Bali is a wonderful choice to welcome in Christmas in the tropics.
25th December – Christmas Day
This is a national holiday and is celebrated across the island in all hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs with special festivities programs. All banks and government offices will be closed.
26th December – Boxing Day
This traditional day after Christmas is spent relaxing and being with family and friends with good food. Many establishments around the island will also be offering Boxing Day specials.
31st December – New Years Eve
This is a huge night on Bali, with crowds gathering in the popular spots, especially in Kuta along the beach, so please keep some traffic delays in mind. It is probably best to catch a cab. Everyone everywhere will be waiting for the midnight countdown into 2012, so wherever you choose to celebrate, it will be for sure, a night to remember. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012.
Source: Baliplus.com
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