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Songs that sleigh: 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.


Jean-Pierre’s host-in-chief on Christmas in the Alps and his favourite spots to celebrate in Hong Kong

Jean-Pierre host-in-chief Marc Hofmann discusses fake birthdays, foie gras and why a little chaos makes a good night.


How Hong Kong’s famous Christmas decorations came to life, as told by one of their creators

One of the city’s most prolific festive light designers recalls his career spent illuminating the Hong Kong skyline.


A chef’s guide to making a traditional Christmas meal in Hong Kong

Cary Docherty of Island Shangri-La’s Lobster Bar and Grill on the festive dishes he loves – and how to pull them off in a small kitchen.


Inside the Hong Kong house with columns like tree trunks and a canopy for a ceiling

This capacious home for a multigenerational family that likes to entertain is extravagant yet rooted in nature.


In search of Jane Austen’s England, from tranquil villages to grand estates

An exploration of southern England in the footsteps of Jane Austen, born 250 years ago this month.


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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.

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Tiny oven, big traditions: one chef’s Christmas recipe book

Gilded interiors draw improbable luxury from the forest floor

The quiet English landscapes that shaped Jane Austen’s world

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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.

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How a washing machine inspired Hong Kong’s most magical Christmas lights

Tiny oven, big traditions: one chef’s Christmas recipe book

Gilded interiors draw improbable luxury from the forest floor

The quiet English landscapes that shaped Jane Austen’s world

This week in PostMag: festive tables, Cantopop and Christmas lights

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Q&A | At Jean-Pierre, the French bistro in Hong Kong celebrating 20 birthdays a night