Around Town:

A Holiday of Tiffany Treasures: Admire the 18m-tall Christmas tress decorated with Tiffany & Co ornaments, enjoy the caroling and handbell performances or hop on the blingin’ carousel for a spin.
http://timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47234/a-holiday-of-tiffany-treasures.html
(Until Dec 31)

Renoir Christmas Dance: K11, the only art mall in Hong Kong, showcases a 3D art installation of Renoir’s most famous works of art such as Le Bal au Moulin de la Galette.
http://timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47232/renoir-christmas-dance.html
(through Jan 1)

Ice Wonderland: Burn off your Christmas pounds puttering around Hong Kong’s first ‘outdoor’ skating rink. New skaters will enjoy the novelty experience, but experienced skaters may find the ice bumpy and the rink cramped.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47238/ice-wonderland.html
(Until Jan 1)

Victorian Christmas: Traditional Victorian Christmas decorations are on display at Madame Tussauds, and a new wax figure of the Madame herself will be revealed in celebration of her 250th birthday.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47242/victorian-christmas.html
(Until Jan 1)

Snowy Chocolate Xmas: Christmas has never tasted so good as it does at this outdoor tasting fest organized including treats by Leonidas and Hong Kong pastry chef Thomas Lui. Carollers also abound, adding to the Christmas spirit.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47240/snowy-chocolate-christmas.html
(Until Jan 2)

A Sparkling Christmas: The ‘happiest place on Earth’ isn’t a bad place to spend the holiday season. Main St, USA, is decked out in seasonal celebrations and even Minnie and Mickey have special holiday outfits.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/shopping/events/17587/disneys-a-sparkling-christmas.html
(Until Jan 6)

Carol Singing Festival: Choir groups across town will be performing Christmas favourites in public places like the Avenue of Stars, Ngong Ping Village and malls in Hong Kong to raise money and spread awareness for youth support.

Kids:

Christmas Anime Gallery: Cute Din-Dong animation decorations and a special gallery exhibit with a festive theme, including jumbo colored pencils, an ice cream van, and educational animation activities.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47224/christmas-anime-gallery.html
(Until Dec 31)

Santa @ Pacific Place: It’s that time of year again to put your kid on a fat man’s lap and … well it isn’t really as bad as it sounds. But if you must get that obligatory photo for the mantle, head to Pacific place.
http://www.pacificplace.com.hk/en/mall/events/
(Until Dec 25)

A Fantastic Journey @ X’mas: Jumbo kids theater presents a musical theater show for kids (in Cantonese.) When a group of students visit an elderly home on Christmas Eve, one lucky gets a ‘fantastic train’ ticket and her extraordinary journey begins.
http://timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47243/a-fantastic-journey-xmas.html
(Dec 23-25)

Stage:

Scrooge: The Musical: Scrooge is obsessed with money but a Christmas Eve visit from the ghosts of past, present, and future, show him a better way. The musical adapts Charles Dickens’ beloved A Christmas Carol, performed in Cantonese with songs in English. http://www.timeout.com.hk/stage/events/47378/scrooge-the-musical.html
(Dec 17-Jan 2)

The Nutcracker: Hong Kong Ballet rolls into Christmas with this beloved fairytale, choreographed by former artistic director Stephen Jefferies - complete with glittering costumes and Tchaikovsky's festive scores.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/stage/events/47377/the-nutcracker.html
(Dec 20-26)

Mesmerizing Skating Show: Aussie skating Champ Andrew Bassi will wow you with his jumps and rotations, while Fei Fei Hardy shows off her flexibility and control.
http://timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47279/mesmerising-skating-show.html
(Until Dec 25)

SoundFest: Symphony of Christmas Angels: The Hong Kong Children's Choir and soprano Elvira Fatykhova join the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra to bring you classic Christmas choral tunes, including Handel and Mozart, to set your yuletide spirits soaring. http://timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47272/soundfest-symphony-of-christmas-angels.html
(December 23&24)

Christmas Messages: Chung Ying Theatre Company presents an original Christmas musical in Cantonese about how a fairy discovers sadness in the human world.
http://timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47267/christmas-messages.html
(Dec 23-Jan 1)

Music:

When Christmas Meets Jazz: Nip Ying and friends play Jazzy Christmas tunes.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/music/events/47532/when-christmas-meets-jazz.html
(Dec 17)

A Thankful Christmas: The Hong Kong Oratorio Society marks Christmas with a big concert. Featuring the HK Treble Choir, they perform classic works like Handel’s Messiah and Zadok the Priest.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/music/events/47450/a-thankful-christmas.html
(Dec 18)

Allen Youngblood + Jazzbalaya Christmas: Festive Caribbean tunes from the pianist.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/music/events/47552/allen-youngblood-and-jazzbalaya-christmas-show.html
(Dec 23)

SoundFest: Symphony of Christmas Angels: The Hong Kong Children's Choir and soprano Elvira Fatykhova join the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra to bring you classic Christmas choral tunes, including Handel and Mozart, to set your yuletide spirits soaring. http://timeout.com.hk/around-town/events/47272/soundfest-symphony-of-christmas-angels.html
(December 23&24)

Bobby Taylor Band Christmas Eve Christmas: Bobby Taylor, the leader of soul band Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers and the man who discovered and mentored the Jackson 5.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/music/events/47487/bobby-taylor-band-christmas-eve.html
(Dec 24)

Christmas Eve with Chris Cuzme and Gretchell Yaneza: Saxophonist Cuzme and singer Yaneza with plenty of Christmas tunes and spirit. http://www.timeout.com.hk/music/events/47554/christmas-eve-with-chris-cuzme-and-gretchell-yaneza.html
(Dec 24)

Christmas! It’s a Date!: A festive celebration for the whole family.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/music/events/47456/christmas-its-a-date.html
(Dec 25)

Clubbing:

KIXX Under the Mistletoe: Don’t shy away from taking advantage of the old tradition of getting a smooch under the (electric) mistletoe.
http://www.timeout.com.hk/clubs/events/47598/kixx-under-the-mistletoe.html
(Dec 23)

Volar Xmas: Celebrate the festive season with booze, booze and more booze at this open bar party. http://www.timeout.com.hk/clubs/events/47599/volar-xmas.html
(Dec 24)

Underground Dance Xmas Party: Get dancing this Christmas Eve with DJ sets from the city's electronic favourites like Frankie Lam, DJ Ball and more.
http://timeout.com.hk/clubs/events/47600/underground-dance-xmas-party.html
(Dec 24)

Food and Drink:

Amber: Richard Ekkebus serves a serious eight-course feast on Christmas Eve ($2,588) including langoustine tartare and Bresse capon. Also a five-course lunch and a six-course dinner on Christmas Day, $988 and $1,888 respectively.

Ava: An extravagant 10-courser priced at $688, including a glass of bubbly on both Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Gaddi’s: Book a table for the Christmas Eve gala dinner ($2,888) which includes a serenade from the Chinese University Alumni Choir. If you can’t get in for Christmas Eve, the Christmas Day lunch ($1,688) promises to be just as fun. Dancing both days.

Tiffin: Tiffin feels extra Christmassy, due to the jovial atmosphere and the live jazz performances. The Christmas Eve dinner buffet starts at $900 per adult and $450 per child, and on Christmas day, guests can enjoy their lunch and dinner buffets (starting at $810 per adult and $405 per child) complete with an appearance from Santa.

Kudos: The Crowne Plaza hosts an extravagant buffet on December 24-25 & 31. Prices start at $468 per adult and $288 per child, inclusive of free-flow drinks (champagne, house wines, soft drinks, and juice), party favours, and after dinner gift boxes for every guest. Santa will also make his rounds.

Chez Patrick: A charming French holiday menu ($1,280) runs from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. A more casual version is available at Chez Patrick Deli ($680), which includes foie gras terrine and Christmas log cake with caramel and chocolate nibs.

JAR: This casual eatery rolls out a comfort food Christmas Eve menu in five courses ($688) including beef wellington with morel sauce and roast turkey and gammon ham with all the trimmings.

The Backyard: Enjoy the holidays outdoors at this backyard lounge, which hosts a barbeque all through December featuring prime steaks and fresh seafood ($638-708 per adult and 418-468 per child.)

FINDS: Celebrate in Nordic fashion with this seven-course dinner ($788) available from December 24-27 and featuring such seasonal specialties as turnip soup with nutmeg. Accompanied with a glass of Glogg.

Habitu Ristorante & Harakan-S: These two restaurants join forces for a special east-meets-west barbecue buffet on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve ($688). Reserve a seat at Habitu’s alfresco garden terrace and ring in the festivities under the stars.

Indochine: Enjoy a Southeast Asian spin on the traditional Christmas bird with the baked turkey and lettuce salad with lime vinaigrette. Next up, go for the steamed ravioli with crabmeat, followed by baked lobster. This Christmas dinner menu is priced at $298 per person with a minimum of two orders per party.