Whether it's decorating the tree together or helping the young ones write a wish list for Santa, we all have our Christmas rituals. CitySeen asks some of the city's movers and shakers about their favourite festive activities
For me, Christmas is a very important religious festival and we take it seriously in France. I always spent it with my family when I was little. We would put up the tree, prepare gifts for each other and get together for a big family meal. It was also a special time of the year for visiting amusement parks and museums. Now that I'm away from home, I spend it with my friends here in Hong Kong. We go gift shopping together, enjoy the Christmas lights and have a great dinner at home.
The best thing for me at Christmas is that most of our family are together and we have fun. My son and I love preparing the barbecue. Once we are satisfied with the fire, we put the stuffed turkey on and close the top so it slow cooks for up to three hours. Popping the first bottle of champagne is a tradition my son and I do as well, which he loves. Sitting together eating, chatting and laughing makes everything so worthwhile and brings everyone that much closer because everyone has to help with something. Then there is Christmas morning and waking the kids to see if Father Christmas drank his milk and ate his biscuits - and, of course, the excitement of opening presents.