The A-Z of Christmas in Hong Kong
Our ultimate guide to staying put and loving it this ChristmasNow that we are just less then 10 days away from Christmas Day, we can barely contain ourselves and our festive cheer. We’ve got decorations on our office tables, wreaths on the doors and we’re popping advent calendar chocolates every day.
Trust us, when you are as Christmas-crazed as we are, you will see the holiday presence in everything and anything. Just to loosen up our bottled up festive spirits, we put together an A-Z guide of Christmas in Hong Kong.
A stands for...
A Hong Kong Living Christmas, let’s get started with our list!
B stands for...
Boxing Day Hikes
From the Terrible Twins to Lion Rock, Hongkongers are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a Boxing Day hike. The Sai Kung & Clearwater Bay Hiking Guide makes a great stocking filler.
C stands for...
Calendars
Advent calendars are no longer just for kids, treat yourself to a luxurious calendar filled with chocolate, beauty products or alcohol. We have our eye on Penhaligon’s A Fragrant Holiday Countdown calendar, exclusive to K11 MUSEA.
D stands for...
DB Ice Rink
Since it’s unlikely to snow in Hong Kong this winter, chill out at DB Ice Rink which is due to open soon and set to be the largest rink in Hong Kong. Follow their Facebook for the latest.
E stands for...
Elf on the shelf
A genius concept in which an elf is sent to your home to encourage children to behave. The elf frequently reports back to Santa in the North Pole. Order The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition from Amazon, Etsy or Book Depository.
F stands for...
Fortnum & Mason
The 313-year-old British retailer produces the crème de la crème when it comes to Christmas goodies, in particular, their cognac-infused mincemeat Christmas Traditional Mince Pies are renowned as some of the best in the world.
G stands for...
Gift guides
You get a present, you get a present, and you get a present! See our comprehensive guides to the best gifts in Hong Kong here.
H stands for...
Hong Kong Disneyland
Disneyland is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary. Marvel at the reimagined Castle of Magical Dreams, join the Christmastime Ball and gather around for the tree lighting ceremony.
I stands for...
International post dates
Hongkong Post has announced the last dates for the posting of Christmas mail. Local deliveries must be posted by December 22. Gifts to the US should’ve been posted before November 19, and gifts to the UK should be posted before December 2. For the full list, visit here.
J stands for...
January brings the snow…
But not (often). The Hong Kong Observatory last reported snowfall in Hong Kong was in Tai Mo Shan on December 14, 1975. So if you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, you’ll likely need to wait until borders reopen.
K stands for...
K11 Musea
From now until January 3, kids aged three to 12 years old can experience space travel with Santa Meow from the Universe Kids’ Christmas carnival at K11 Musea’s Donut Playhouse.
L stands for...
Landmark Atrium
This year, the ground floor of Landmark Atrium transforms into a magical ‘Spirit of Giving’ Christmas Market with cosy corners crammed with stockings and old fashioned street-lamps adorned with wreaths, as well as a giant snowman.
M stands for...
Markets
While the much-anticipated Stanley Plaza Christmas Market has been cancelled, a few others are still scheduled to go ahead including The Christmas Market at Landmark throughout December,.
N stands for...
The Nutcracker
From December 17-27, Hong Kong Ballet will perform acclaimed choreographer Terence Kohler’s beloved production of this Christmas classic at Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
O stands for...
Ornaments
Forgotten a bauble or a festive napkin? You can now have it delivered to your door in under 30 minutes. Luxury interiors brand Indigo Living has recently partnered with Foodpanda so you can order home décor, gifts and decorations directly to your door via the Foodpanda app.
To mark this most challenging of years, The Lion Rock Press has released a special set of Hong Kong-themed seasonal decorations. Featuring a safely masked lucky cat, lion dance and snowman figurines, along with 2020’s most wanted accessory – a bottle of hand sanitiser.
From handcrafted Christmas decorations to warm festive throws, this popular eco-friendly furniture store has everything you need to turn your home into a cosy winter wonderland.
P stands for...
The Peninsula
In keeping with tradition, The Peninsula will illuminate a splendidly decorated Christmas tree in its lobby throughout December. This year’s tree is inspired by the tale of The Robin’s Journey which ignites the spirit of kindness and sharing around the world.
Q stands for...
Queues, what queues?
Instead of being stuck in a queue at airport check-in, this Christmas eve you can be at home with your feet up, enjoying a glass of mulled wine.
R stands for...
Rosewood
Feel like splashing the cash? Order Rosewood’s Grand Deluxe Christmas Tree package to have the finest Christmas tree delivered to your home along with perfectly paired luxurious decorations. A gourmet festive hamper and Christmas turkey will arrive at a later date.
S stands for...
Staycations
Staycays are the vacays of 2020, check out our guide of the best festive hotel offers here.
T stands for...
Trees
Still searching for the perfect tree? Here are some trusted stockists:
Van der Bloom delivers hand-decorated Noble Firs and wreaths direct to your doors such as the Crimson Christollen which is decorated with Christmas baubles, cinnamons, metallic touches and wooden ornaments.
Oncor is one of the world’s oldest Christmas tree manufacturers with trees made from 100% recycled plastic. Trees come with a guarantee of lasting for a minimum of 30 Christmases.
During the holiday season this popular florist on Lyndhurst Street in Central stocks Noble and Douglas Firs in a variety of sizes.
With over 20 years of experience retailing Christmas trees, the staff at Sophie’s in Ma On Shan source the finest Noble, Fraser, and Douglas Firs from Portland, USA.
Mong Kok Flower Market exudes festive spirit at this time of year. The surrounding streets are awash with a huge range of reasonably priced trees, wreaths, poinsettias and fauna.
U stands for...
Under the stars
Fancy Christmas morning on the beach? See our guide to Hong Kong’s best camping spots for an alternative festive getaway.
V stands for...
Virtual Santa
To practice safe social distancing, this year Pacific Place will introduce Hong Kong’s first-ever augmented-reality meet and greet with Santa. The atrium has also been transformed into a winter elf town featuring a Little Elves’ Training Camp, Christmas fair games and workshops.
W stands for...
We wish you a Merry Christmas
From all of us at Hong Kong Living. It’s been a tough year, but our readers have kept us going. We would like to say a big thank you and make a promise that whatever 2021 serves up, Hong Kong Living will be there with you, every step of the way. Stay connected at editorial@hongkongliving.com
X stands for...
Xmas cocktails
From a cinnamon and star anise-infused Deck the Halls cocktail at Aqua Spirit to a Christmas Pina at Zuma, check out our guide to the best Christmas cocktails here.
Y stands for...
Yawn
It’s been an exhausting year. Instead of travelling across multiple time zones this year, appreciate that this Christmas you can take the time to truly relax in your own home. Zzzzzz.
Z stands for...
Zoom
With travel bans across the globe, most families are choosing to stay put. But that doesn’t mean you can’t connect over a zoom Christmas lunch. Or perhaps enjoy a champagne toast, Christmas crackers or after-dinner party games together.
Running out of ideas on how you are going to spend the Christmas weekend? Check out our Christmas page and guides on the best gifts, what to order or what to do for the long weekend.
