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Christmas Magazine

Socialising over Christmas might be fun, but it can also be stressful ... here’s how to manage the potential mental fall-out. Photos: Shutterstock

How to manage stress and your mental health at Christmas

Christmas is a time for making merry but for some, expectations and preparations can be overwhelming, and lead to distress … here’s how to ameliorate the anxiety

19 Dec 2022 - 2:21PM

5 Hong Kong charities that need your time this Christmas

12 Dec 2022 - 9:00AM

7 best bars and caterers for Christmas cocktails in Hong Kong

11 Dec 2022 - 1:00PM

Where to order Christmas catering in Hong Kong, from turkey to vegan roasts

Want to celebrate the festive season, worry-free? Hong Kong’s luxury hotels and caterers have got you covered, from The Ritz-Carlton’s turkey takeaway to Four Season’s French cheese box

10 Dec 2022 - 10:00AM

If you’re looking for an indulgent Christmas feast at home in Hong Kong, caterers Gingers has you covered ... as do luxury hotels throughout the city. Photo: Gingers

Sip sip, hooray! Where to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong

Want to ring in the new year with a wine and dine experience to remember? You’ll need our pick of party packages, from bubbly at Cantina to views of the light show from Aqua rooftop

9 Dec 2022 - 2:00PM

Where to see Christmas decorations in Hong Kong – 8 best mall displays

Need a quick fix for getting into the festive spirit? Take a tour of the town’s most immersive installations, from Cantopop star Serrini’s Times Square shows to Santa’s workshop at IFC

9 Dec 2022 - 12:00PM

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5 best Christmas markets to visit in Hong Kong this festive season

Take the chore out of Christmas shopping by spending a weekend afternoon at the many holiday markets held around the city, from Conrad Hong Kong to Discovery Bay

8 Dec 2022 - 12:30PM

The Murray’s Christmas market takes place just before Christmas Day. Photo: The Murray

15 best Christmas dinner menus in Hong Kong for 2022, from turkey to abalone

Once a year, the diet goes out the window and indulgence is the only order of the day – here’s where to dine in style this year, whether it’s traditional turkey or Asian fare you’re after

13 Dec 2022 - 12:27PM

11 festive Hong Kong events to add to your calendars for Christmas 2022

This year’s winter events leave culture vultures spoiled for choice – from Disneyland to immersive productions and an outdoor cinema, here’s where to go and get in the festive spirit

4 Dec 2022 - 8:00AM

How to beat holiday stress and anxiety, according to wellness experts

How are your emotions affected in unusually stressful times? We spoke to 5 wellness experts as many of us gear up to spend the holidays away from family this Christmas season

13 Dec 2021 - 11:54AM

Wellness experts provide their tips on how to beat holiday stress in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty/iStock

Party like it’s 2022: where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong

Ten dinners and parties to ring in 2022, from floor-filling DJ sets to keeping it classy with live jazz and free-flow champagne, and even caviar pairings

10 Dec 2021 - 2:40PM

Popinjays New Year Brunch. Photo: Handout

Festive makeover: how to decorate a small home for Christmas in Hong Kong

No chimney, no problem – from miniature Christmas trees to eco-friendly wreaths and even faux snow, these flat decor ideas will get your space ready for the holiday season in no time

6 Dec 2021 - 3:28PM

Hong Kong’s best festive cocktails and winter warmers

From the traditional to the trendy – we’re talking classic eggnog to mulled G&T – here are our top tipples of the season guaranteed to warm your spirits, whatever the weather

10 Dec 2021 - 11:10AM

Hong Kong’s best festive dinner deals, from turkey feasts to Asian treats

From a turkey dinner at Alto to Man Ho’s Cantonese fare and a contemporary French menu at two-Michelin-starred Amber, the city’s best restaurants have you covered this holiday season

3 Dec 2021 - 3:02PM

Feather and Bone’s Christmas menu in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Indulgent Christmas gift ideas for the gourmand in your life

Snap up pink champagne truffles, popcorn advent calendars and vintage bubbly to indulge your nearest and dearest this Christmas

20 Dec 2020 - 2:00PM

The Peninsula Hong Kong’s indulgent hamper. Yours for HK$2,888. Photo: Handout

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A crystal Darth Vader or Cartier cufflink box? 14 luxe Christmas ideas for him

Why not gift the men in your life with a craft beer advent calendar, a fancy football table by Berluti or even a Star Wars meets Swarovski crystal Darth Vader figure?

20 Dec 2020 - 8:00AM

Luxury Spend It

14 luxury gift ideas for her in Hong Kong this Christmas

Unicorn booties anyone? Try this eclectic selection of designer watches, jewellery, shoes, bags and accessories from big names including Hermès, Chloé and Salvatore Ferragamo

19 Dec 2020 - 9:00AM

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Fancy pants Christmas gift ideas for kids who are more stylish than most

Channel Kylie Jenner and go all out on Christmas gifts for your kids this year, sourced from Hong Kong’s top boutiques

18 Dec 2020 - 11:57AM

Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi sure know how to do Christmas – it’s all about where you draw inspiration from. Photo: @kyliejenner/Instagram

Best luxury beauty gifts available in Hong Kong this Christmas

Your loved ones will look great, smell great and feel great with these festive gift sets and limited editions from the most coveted luxury brands

18 Dec 2020 - 3:23PM

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Christmas ideas for all the family – from chess players to pets

How about an on-trend chess set for re-enactments of Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, or luxury dog accessories from Tiffany & Co. good enough for Priyanka Chopra’s pup?

14 Dec 2020 - 5:52PM

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How chefs stuck in Hong Kong are bringing their own Christmas traditions to the table

Harbourside Grill’s Armand Sablon always had capon chicken at Christmas and Hue’s Anthony Hammel swears by his father’s trifle, while Cobo House’s Ray Choi and Devon Hou take an innovative approach with Asian flavours

13 Dec 2020 - 10:00AM

Hue’s Christmas dessert is a traditional Aussie trifle. Photo: Handout

Why sustainable Christmas decorations are 2020’s festive trend

Who says sustainable has to mean boring? Lane Crawford’s twist on the traditional Christmas tree and Gisela Graham’s adorable dog ornaments are anything but

17 Dec 2020 - 12:49PM

Investing in gorgeous silverware and sustainable, organic decorations will make Christmas 2020 even more meaningful. Photo: handout

The end of 2020, finally? 23 Hong Kong restaurants to celebrate NYE with a bang

From northern Chinese fare and sumptuous sashimi to Wagyu steaks and home style Italian, Hong Kong’s dining establishments are going all-out for the holidays

11 Dec 2020 - 6:00PM

Get some R&R this Christmas with Hong Kong’s 6 top festive spa treatments

Fancy a mulled wine-inspired treatment at Cordis, Hong Kong’s Chuan Spa? What about a digital detox at The Landmark Oriental’s The Oriental Spa? Hong Kong’s spas are going all-out this holiday season

8 Dec 2020 - 10:00AM

Happy Kissmas: where to find a pandemic-friendly kissing booth in Hong Kong

From Disney and Goolygooly characters to mulled wine, pop-up Santas and shows, Hong Kong’s malls are going all out this winter – but where in town is the ‘Lovers’ Confession Booth’?

7 Dec 2020 - 5:01PM

Hong Kong malls are gearing up for Christmas with displays and Christmas markets. Photo: handout

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