Young people eager to dress up, check in and soak up the early Christmas spirit

In recent years, seasonal decoration has become a familiar trend for many coffee shops, not only bringing a fresh atmosphere but also evoking a sense of excitement as customers look forward to the special festive season.

Coffee shops across Dong Nai are quickly donning a new look, dazzling with Christmas colors. Photo: Thuy Tien

In Dong Nai, the festive spirit seems to have arrived earlier this year. Just a few days after Halloween ended, a series of coffee shops rapidly “changed outfits,” dressing up in red, green, and golden lights, filling every corner with the breath of Christmas.

Young people pose for photos with cute teddy bears. Photo: Thuy Tien

From downtown streets to small alleys, it is easy to spot splendidly decorated coffee shops with Christmas trees, wreaths, gift boxes, teddy bears, ribbons tied in bows, and giant ornaments.

The space of Koi Fish Coffee in Bao Vinh ward is carefully and beautifully decorated. Photo: Nhat Duy

“The Christmas atmosphere always makes me feel happy and excited. Although there is still more than a month until Christmas, stepping into these beautifully decorated coffee shops makes me feel like the festive season has already begun,” shared Nguyen Thi Anh Duong (Long Hung ward, Dong Nai province) while taking photos with friends.

Christmas comes early, and many young people are eager to dress up, check in, and enjoy the festive vibe. Photo: Thuy Tien

Each shop has its own style, whether luxurious, classic, cute, or cozy, but all share a common goal: to offer a visual and emotional experience for customers. Many have invested significant effort into designing their spaces, creating ideal “virtual living” spots for young people and families.

Coffee shops emerge as check-in spots attracting visitors. Photo: Thuy Tien

Nguyen Nhat Duy, owner of Koi Fish Coffee (Bao Vinh ward, Dong Nai province), said: “This year, the shop began preparing in early September and spent two months setting up to complete a space of more than 2,000m² with various themed areas, creating a distinctive Christmas atmosphere in the shop’s own style”.

Every evening, Koi Fish Coffee sprays artificial snow, delighting many young visitors, especially families with small children. Photo: Thuy Tien

“This year’s concept is to recreate a European-style Christmas space. In particular, every night from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the shop will feature artificial snow effects, bringing customers a more realistic experience”, Duy shared.

All dressed up, Gen Z confidently strikes poses amid dazzling Christmas scenes. Photo: Thuy Tien

The enthusiasm of young people, especially Gen Z, adds to the vibrancy of this year’s Christmas season. For them, year-end coffee outings are not just about enjoying drinks, but also part of an experiential culture, a space to express personal style, capture memorable moments, and spread positive energy.

Nguyen Thi My Anh (18 years old, Tran Bien ward, Dong Nai province) shared: “This year, coffee shops decorated for Christmas very early, neatly, and beautifully. Preparing early like this makes me happy because there’s more time to enjoy the atmosphere, experience different spaces, and take more beautiful photos”.

Many families also take early photos to avoid the crowds during the holiday rush. Photo: Thuy Tien

Not only young people but also many families eagerly bring their children to coffee shops to take photos amid the sparkling decorations. The warm golden lights, soft melodies, and cheerful laughter make the Christmas season feel longer, closer, and more heartwarming.

It can be seen that decorating for Christmas early is no longer just a race to beautify spaces, but also a reflection of creativity and sensitivity to customer tastes among coffee shop owners. Each corner of a café is not only a place to enjoy a warm cup of coffee but also a place to find emotions and soak up the festive spirit.

The space is decorated with Christmas trees, ornaments, snowmen, and twinkling lights. Photo: Thuy Tien

Christmas has yet to arrive, but Dong Nai is already bustling with festive spirit. Sparkling lights in café corners, the smiles of young people checking in early for the season, soft music intertwined with the gentle aroma of coffee, blending to create a warm and early holiday atmosphere.

By Thuy Tien – Translated by Minh Hanh, Minho