On the first day of Christmas my true love said to me, "where can we get some festive foods without having to cook?" With Christmas decorations already up and ready to welcome the jolly season ahead, it's only a couple of weeks left until the celebrations kick in. Get a head start on your planning by skipping this year's feast at home and take a look at these 12 fantastic alternatives, reflecting each day of Christmas.

1. InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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The hotel is celebrating one of the merriest occasions of the year with a traditional buffet dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas day itself. Get your classic roasted turkey, brussel sprouts and chestnuts alongside salmon and seabass wellington, lobsters, crabs, mussels and a whole laundry list of delicious offerings at Serena Brasserie. Get more info here.

2. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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The well-known downtown hotel amps up Christmas season with promotions across all their dining outlets, Lemon Garden, Lafite, Arthur's Bar & Grill and Zipangu, with generous lunch buffet spreads on both the eve and the day itself. As is with the spirit of Christmas, expect sumptuous eats and fun activities for the whole family. Checkout more here.

3. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

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Christmas season wouldn't be complete without sweet treats and Mandarin Oriental is offering delights the likes of Velour chocolate Christmas tree cakes, Santa's bonnet-shaped cakes and even personalised gingerbread houses to spice up your Christmas celebrations. Find out more here.

4. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Colonial Cafe is serving up two dinner menus this Christmas, both on the eve and on the day itself, with a sumptuous 9-course menu done in theme to The Rat Pack jazz era. Start with mulled wine before moving on to watercress soup with lobster meat and other must-haves like sliced roasted turkey, braised beef cheek and home made chocolate fudge cake. Reserve your seats here.

5. Bowery

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Christmas foods get a remix with Bowery's holiday menu, with inventive reinterpretations such as pulled turkey and cranberry New York styled pizza and a sangria punch that will catch your attention. If you're looking for a whole roasted turkey, don't worry, they have all the classics too. Find more here.

6. Renaissance Kuala Lumpur 

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The West welcomes the East at Renaissance hotel's Christmas offerings, with everything you love about a classic roasted meat spread on offer at Temptations, while Cantonese eatery Dynasty Restaurant (pork-free) will celebrate the festivities with sumptuous Chinese fare like seared beef tenderloin with mixed mushroom & greens. More info here.

7. The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

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While the swanky downtown hotel will be throwing a lavish Christmas Eve dinner and a Christmas day champagne brunch, it's their afternoon tea promotion that separates this festive offering from the rest of the crowd. Invite your close friends for a round of handcrafted Christmas-inspired desserts and savouries and enjoy it to the tune of a live jazz band. Get more info here.

8. L'Assiette

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Located at The Chateau, Bukit Tinggi, this French dining restaurant focuses on wellness and quality organic ingredients. This Christmas, the hotel transports guests to a French castle atmosphere complete with a night's stay and a 4-course dinner at their fine dining establishment as a packaged deal. Escape the city this Christmas and find out more info here.

9. Hilton Kuala Lumpur

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All day eatery Vasco's and European cuisine haven Graze at Hilton Kuala Lumpur will offer quality Christmas dining promotions this year. Besides the traditional turkey offering, Vasco's features pan fried foie gras with duck breast and baked oysters while Graze offers fresh scallops, salmon tartar and a warm Christmas pudding. Find out more here.

10. One World Hotel

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The Bandar Utama hotel celebrates the festive season with yule logs, ginger breads, minced pies, stollen, english fruit cakes and many other goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth for these once-a-year treats. The hotel also offers a roasted turkey or a roasted leg of lamb with all the trimmings to complete the package. Secure your feast here.

11. W.I.P

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Not into celebrating a white Christmas? Go tropical instead at WIP with their Hawaiian themed cocktails and foods. The kuleke platter brings together a medley of holiday favourites while the aloha beef burger jazzes up the burger with pineapple and teriyaki sauce. Wash it down with over 5 new cocktails, featring rum and cachaca (sugar cane spirit), that will be sure to put you in a festive mood. Learn more here.

12. The St Regis Kuala Lumpur

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French Mediterranean meets traditional European for Christmas at The Brasserie, with lavish spreads available for Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Enjoy dining opulence with a fine buffet complete with everything you could ask for: sweets, festive decorations, kids activities with Santa and alcoholic concoctions. Reserve your table here.

13. Bonus: Tanzini

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Enjoy your Christmas meal with an Italian twist and a majestic view at Tanzini, with delightful alternatives the likes of pearl onion consommé, pomegranate lemon sorbet and wild halibut to break away from the traditional turkey offering, that the restaurant also serves if you insist the bird as a must-have. Find out more here.

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