The Hong Kong Christmas Carol Book
In the best of traditions, these Christmas carols don’t just entertain—they also educate. Transcribed from traditional folk performances by Adam White
The 12 Days of Last-Minute Christmas Gifts
Good King Li Ka-Shing: A Takeaway Turkey Parable
O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)
God Rest Ye Merry, Bachelor
While CY Surfed the Web All Night
Actually Go Carolling
Holiday music for all types—from movie mavens to festive philanthropists. By Melissa Frankenberry
Film Buffs
To celebrate Christmas 2014, The Kassia Women’s Choir will be performing songs from movies such as “The Muppets,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “The Polar Express” and “Gremlins.” If you like good music and classic holiday movies, then you'll love this show.
Dec 17 & 18, 8pm. Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd. Central, Sheung Wan, 2575-3931, www.katterwall.com.
Flag-Flying Brits
On December 18, the choir of Cambridge University’s Gonville & Caius College will be preforming a wide range of holiday tunes in “A Cambridge Christmas” at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. The group is one of the UK’s leading collegiate choirs with a stellar reputation thanks to extensive touring, CDs, and all-around impressive pipes.
Dec 18, 8pm. Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 9464-1941. $230-460 from www.hkac.org.hk.
Traditionalists
The Cecilian Singers choir is presenting an “O Holy Night” Christmas concert in the super-atmospheric St. John’s Cathedral. Founded in 1962, the choir is one of Hong Kong’s oldest, so you can expect big things. Proceeds from the event benefit Médecins Sans Frontières’ international Ebola projects, so you can enjoy a lovely evening of music, mulled wine and mince pies all in support of a great cause.
Dec 9, 7:30pm. St. John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd., Central, 2570-3783, $200-300 from ceciliansingers.com.
Karma Collectors
The Hong Kong Women’s Choir is putting on “Joy! A Christmas Gala Extravaganza” this season, featuring upbeat Christmas songs with harmonious arrangements from a cappella arm The Grace Notes. It’s a great way to get in the holiday spirit, as proceeds support two charities: Home of Loving Faithfulness, and Arts and Enterprise for Women.
Dec 10, 7pm. Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2844-8900. Tickets $888-1,888 from thkwc.org.
Shopaholics
Check out the first-ever Sai Kung Christmas Carnival, where there will be Christmas caroling aplenty and an obligatory appearance from Santa, as well as stalls from over 30 local businesses stocked with goodies like organic wine, handmade Christmas decorations, crafty jewelry and games. It’s the perfect place to browse for stocking stuffers!
Dec 13-14, 11am. Sai Kung District Community Centre at Mei Yuen Street in Sai Kung, www.saikungchristmascarnival.org.
