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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Christmas. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Operation Santa Claus has raised HK$19 million this year, nearly double its target. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus raises HK$19 million for Hong Kong fire victims, other causes

Annual fundraiser by RTHK and South China Morning Post hits nearly twice its target after intensified fundraising in the wake of Tai Po blaze.

War and conflict

Outside In | 2025 was the year of denial. What now?

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong records 10% rise in festive period visitors as outbound trips surge 22%

From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s parties of Christmas (and New Year’s) past

The festive season is a good excuse to let your hair down – and Hongkongers do love to party.

Staff members of trading firm FocalPoint International enjoying themselves in a special Christmas party held at the skating rink in Cityplaza in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP Archives
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 26-28

Check out the food scene at a Christmas market, hop on a thrilling ride at a harbourfront carnival and bask in nature this weekend.

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King Charles III

Britain’s King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech

UK monarch praises the courage of those who risked their lives for others during his fourth Christmas broadcast as king.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Christmas lighting designer still at it after 40 years

At 67, Terence Wong shows no signs of slowing down and speaks passionately about his craft, including his dazzling display at Mody Lane.

Terence Wong has been creating Christmas lighting displays in the city for more than four decades. Photo: Dickson Lee
Consumers

From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas

This year’s wave of popularity for Chinese brands has not waned in France’s capital, with Shein’s store packed and Labubu dolls dotting trees.

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Hong Kong tourism

Revellers pack into Hong Kong’s Central for Christmas photos, nightcap

Locals, tourists seek keepsake pictures under 20-metre Christmas tree as other revellers head for time-honoured drink in Lan Kwai Fong.

Hong Kong tourism

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

Immigration Department figures show Hong Kong residents made about 644,000 outbound trips by 9pm on Thursday.

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Hong Kong’s border checkpoints pack with outbound travellers on Christmas Day. Photo: Emily Hung
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Holding on to hope’: Hong Kong fire survivors make New Year wish for a home

Fire-hit residents wish for long-term resettlement, saying they ‘are more concerned about having a roof over their head’.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court are longing to return to the homes they lost in the blaze. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Chill to deepen on Boxing Day as Hongkongers wake up to cold Christmas

Temperatures on Friday morning will be around 13 degrees in urban areas and generally cold across the New Territories, forecaster says.

United States

Southern California drenched by powerful Christmas storm, flash flooding

Governor declares state of emergency amid deaths, rescues, evacuations, floods and potential mudslides.

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Hong Kong

Opinion | How to invite meaning to your Christmas feast in a turmoil-filled world

Helping others, starting meaningful conversations and making the festive season more sustainable are just a few ways to celebrate this year.

Being more sustainable and contributing to causes you care about, are just a few ways to create meaning with your Christmas feasts. Photo: courtesy Chomp
Pope Leo XIV

Pope calls for end to all wars in first Christmas as pontiff

‘May the clamour of weapons cease … and may the parties involved find the courage to engage in sincere, direct and respectful dialogue’.

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A Palestinian man lifts a baby next to the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza on Christmas Eve. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war

After two years of cancelled festivities, the ‘City of the Nativity’ revives its iconic parades and tree lighting as a fragile truce holds in Gaza.

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Hong Kong society

Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’

Families at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront say celebrations are more muted this year after the deadly Tai Po fire last month.

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China consumption

Hard work, long hours fuelled China’s rise. Now, it weighs longer breaks

China, one of the world’s hardest-working countries, is adopting incentives to increase time off – and potentially boost consumer spending.

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Workers at the construction site for the main tower of Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, China. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong weather

Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says.

Hong Kong culture

Explainer | Craving art, music and theatre this Christmas? Here’s what to see in Hong Kong

From The Nutcracker to ancient Egypt wonders and Waiting for Godot, the Post highlights shows worth catching this festive season.

Hong Kong

How Cantopop created Hong Kong’s own Christmas soundtrack

Joyful and jubilant, melancholic and mournful … the marriage of Cantopop and Christmas has resulted in a unique musical genre with a very Hong Kong vibe.

A still from the video of Mirror’s “12”, which was released in 2021. Photo: handout
Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 26-28

From Boxing Day through Sunday, enjoy a French Riviera lunch at La Petite Maison (LPM), a modern Indian sharing brunch at Leela, and festive dim sum at Duddell’s.

The seafood tower at La Petite Maison in Hong Kong is among its festive offerings. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Japan loses out as Hongkongers pick South Korea, mainland China this Christmas

‘The main reason is that Japan has experienced several incidents … including bear attacks and earthquakes,’ Travel Industry Council says.

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Hong Kong tourism

Soft rock duo Air Supply to headline Hong Kong’s New Year countdown celebrations

Australian duo join Cantopop stars Jay Fung and Cloud Wan as the city shifts to music and light show after cancellation of fireworks.

Tourism

Tours to visit Christmas movie locations in US state prove huge hit

Fans of Hallmark’s feel-good and family-friendly TV films are taking tours around locations in Connecticut, home to at least 22 productions.

Norwich City Hall is decorated for the annual “Light Up City Hall” event in Norwich, Connecticut, on December 5, 2025. Scenes from the 2021 Hallmark movie Sugar Plum Twist were filmed at the hall. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow says celebrating Christmas will bring hope after fire

Christmas can provide ‘way out to a radically new and promising life’, he says in wide-ranging message that also touches on economy, AI challenges.

Cardinal Stephen Chow in the Vatican earlier this year during the election of a new pope. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

4 fashion drops to shop this Christmas, from Ferragamo to Jacquemus

Actor Bill Nighy has partnered with knitwear house John Smedley, while Etnodim reinterprets the traditional Ukrainian vyshyvanka.

Obituaries

Chris Rea, UK singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dead at 74

After a career spanning five decades and 40 million records sold, the Middlesbrough-born musician died in hospital following a short illness.

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