This week, the Richmond News asked residents what their Christmas plans are.
Geneva Lawrence
Student
"Just hanging out at home with my family. [My favourite part is] not having school right now."
Rex Jiang
Student
"I came to Canada just in September. I'm a Chinese student, and I'm living with a Canadian homestay. So the plan is to have my first Christmas in Canada."
Sam Chow
Student
"I'm going to White Horse, by myself. It's my first time to see the northern lights. And I want to try dog sledding."
Myrna Ubalbo
Care aid
"I'm working."
Kole McDougall
Fundraiser
"I'm not doing too much because my family lives back in Ottawa. I didn't have enough time to buy a plane ticket, so now I'm spending Christmas in B.C. I have a few friends here ... but it's not the same."