Meet our Tribe Leaders: Dawn Sim (@thatmomoffour), a yoga teacher, host, livestreamer, and mom to four children, brings her vibrant energy to every holiday gathering. Wayne Kwan (@zeroexcel), a national Jiu Jitsu athlete with Team Singapore, adds his own flair with a corridor that transforms to match the festive season. Szeying (@szeyingthebest) and Brandon (@brandoncwooi), Team Singapore kayaking athletes and a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, are creating new traditions in their first home together. And Aaron Ng (@29super), a national Judo and Kurash athlete and three-time SEA Games medallist, spreads cheer with his passion, sporting spirit, and knack for celebration.
This is Part 1 of our interview series—stay tuned for more insights in the next instalment!
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Q: What are some of your absolute must-haves in your home during the Christmas season? Whether it’s decorations, food, or drinks—what can't you go without?
Dawn:
“The things that I must have during the upcoming festival season include lots of festive treats like chocolates, and of course tonnes of beverages as we host parties for friends and family. But these drinks must be low in sugar or zero sugar because I'm very particular about that.”
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Dawn with chocolates and zero sugar beverages, image c/o Luker Chocolate
Wayne:
“We always make it a point to decorate our corridor to lighten up the festive season (Don't have photo of it now! Still work in progress!). My kids will be opening an advent calendar every year during this period, and it is quite fun to see their anticipation of what's to come daily. Oh yes, log cakes are a must!”
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Image courtesy of Spotlight Stores & Oddle Eats
Szeying:
“Hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies because my husband Brandon is a sucker for it, and a Christmas tree set up now that we have our own place!”
Image courtesy of The Kitchen Whisperer
Brandon:
“Personally, we’ve not had something consistent, being away from home for the past few Christmases, but this year we will have our own Christmas tree to celebrate our first Christmas in our new home!”
Aaron:
“A must-have for me is a nice, cold cocktail with SodaStream sparkling water to keep the holiday vibes going strong! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season!”
Zesty, refreshing virgin mojito mocktail handmade by Aaron
Q: What decorations or home elements make it really feel like Christmas for you? Are there any unique or personal touches you like to include?
Dawn:
“The Christmas tree for sure because it is the main decorative piece at home that brings on the Christmas vibes. Other unique and personal touches include fairy lights!!”
Wayne:
“My corridor is pretty large, so we have quite a bit of space to play with. We usually line tinsels along the corridor railing (with my neighbors' blessings, of course!) and put up a Christmas wreath, usually one with Pokémon on it. And Santa socks! Yeah, we don’t experience snow here in Singapore, so we try to make it as shiny (silver) or white as possible for the decorations.”
A sneak peak of Wayne's corridor with Pokemon decoration and a SodaStream Art maker with Drink Mixes, Pre-Christmas
Szeying:
“The Christmas tree, as we have some ornaments from our travel souvenirs that we'll probably place on.”
Brandon:
“I think fairy lights and sparkling stars add to the mood of Christmas—anything that makes our night feel special. We have to start decorating our tree to find out!”
A Christmas tree meticulously decorated and set up by couple Szeying and Brandon in their cosy new BTO home
Aaron:
“My family has a fun tradition where we exchange Christmas gifts wrapped in festive paper to keep things unique! The presents aren’t under a tree (we don’t have one) but instead, they’re placed near the TV!”
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Cherish, Celebrate & Stay Tuned
From Dawn’s low-sugar party beverages to Wayne’s sparkling Pokémon-themed corridor, and Szeying and Brandon’s cozy first home traditions, to Aaron’s creative gift exchange near the TV, our Tribe Leaders remind us that Christmas is a season to cherish and celebrate.
This is only Part 1! Keep your eyes peeled as our Tribe Leaders share their favourite gifts, SodaStream picks, and holiday drink setups in the next feature. What are your unique holiday must-haves? Let us know in the comments or through our Instagram @SodaStreamSingapore!
