Editor’s Letter

Another year in the bucket - when did that happen? Although this year might have started rough with a fifth wave that just would NOT quit, it’s somehow turned itself around, at least for me personally.

In 2022, I travelled to Europe and Canada, reconnecting with people in life that matter most to me. After spending so much time apart, those experiences have reinforced how important it is to value and invest in quality time together. We can all hold on to those small shared moments and memories, even if the worst comes to pass.

Seeing so many events make a comeback this year - from Hong Kong Sevens to next year’s highly anticipated Clockenflap - inspired us to do something that celebrated the beauty of shared experiences. So this month’s cover story sees the return of our “It’s a Date” column, with a festive slant highlighting all the Christmas and holiday-themed events to mark on your calendar this month. Read it on p.18.

As always in our December issue, you’ll find our Christmas Gift Guide (p.25) stuffed with ideas and experiences from our preferred partners to surprise your friends and family this giving season.

The festive theme continues with quirky Christmas decorations (p.40), where to pick up an organic turkey (p.10), surprising holiday hazards for pets (p.44), and a yuletide cocktail recipe (p.38) that local kombucha producer Taboocha developed especially for us - yum!

I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday this year and take every opportunity to make memories with loved ones. Honestly, it’s everything that matters.

Aarohi Narain shines a welldeserved spotlight on local Christmas charity campaigns on p.16.

The heat is on! Nicole Slater learns all there is to know about infrared saunas and where to find them in Hong Kong on p.40.

Sarah Fung speaks with a local vet to learn more about potential holiday hazards for pets on p.44.

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