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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.


How Hong Kong food stylist Gloria Chung creates a festive table at home

Food stylist Gloria Chung presents a masterclass in creating a deliciously quirky tablescape.


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.


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.


The impossible art of being a good guest at a Hong Kong Christmas gathering

In Hong Kong, dinner party etiquette is less about following rules and more about guessing which version of the rules your host subscribes to.


A guide to Christmas celebrations in Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines

Christmas markets, fireworks and giant lanterns are all in store if you’re seeing in the season elsewhere in Asia.


The latest PostMag stories, including cultural deep-dives and curated recommendations.
 


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

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

A Christmas table built from grapes, radicchio and a single red chilli

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

The quiet English landscapes that shaped Jane Austen’s world

Wine snobs and Wi-fi cards: it’s tough being a Christmas dinner party guest

What the festive season looks like across Asia’s most vibrant cities

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

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