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The holidays are a time for family; for reconnecting with friends; for experiencing the magic of the season of giving and cheer with others through a child’s eyes. With the festive season fully upon us, Pacific Place is inviting holiday lovers young and old to come and experience the wonders on top of the world at Mt. Christmas Resort.

You'll see the peak of Mt. Christmas rising as you approach Pacific Place's Garden Court — trust us, you can’t miss it — and that’s where the fun begins.

Welcome to Mt. Christmas Resort

Your journey begins at the foot of snowy Mt. Christmas. High above, you’ll see the waving arm of Papa Yeti welcoming you to his home, with Mama Yeti holding court out front and Baby Yeti ready to meet you out back. The Yetis have prepared some special surprises for you along the way, so get your camera ready and prepare for a day of games, adventures and some special deals and prizes awaiting shoppers this holiday season.

Knock Knock: It's a Yeti Surprise!

After you do some shopping, make your way above the mountaintop to Level L1 (near COS) for a chance to visit the Yeti Family at their igloo home. By presenting a same-day single-receipt of HK$1,000, shoppers will get the chance to knock at the igloo's window, who will reach his arm out to wave "Hello!" and shake hands before presenting them with a one-of-a-kind premium gift. It's a photo moment that can't be missed, so again, cameras ready.

From 19 November to 26 December, the Yeti Surprise encounter will be available daily from 12pm to 8pm, with a maximum of one receipt redeemable per visit while supplies last.

Race Down the Mountain with Super Ski

No trip to the mountain is complete without hitting the slopes, and it's always a perfect powder day inside the Super Ski Lodge — one that's free for any and all shoppers to enter, no spend required. Grip a pair of ski poles and prepare for a thrilling digital dash down the mountain. In this unique AR experience, rock from side to side to make your way through the checkpoints and try to get the high score. Skiers who follow Pacific Place's Instagram account (@pacificplacehk) will also be eligible for a special Super Ski souvenir.

From 19 November to 26 December, Super Ski will be open from 12pm to 8pm. Super Ski souvenirs will be available while supplies last.

Mt. Christmas Resort Gift Redemption

From 1 to 27 December, Pacific Place is getting in on the magic of gifting season, with a number of shopping and holiday rewards available. With daily and weekend bonuses for every dollar of same-day electronic spending, Christmas shopping is merrier than ever.

HK$3,000 - HK$7,999

It's a pizza party: Shoppers who spend HK$3,000 to HK$7,999 will receive a daily shopping reward in the form of a HK$120 voucher to Emmer Pizzeria & Café, located on Level L4 of Pacific Place.

HK$8,000 - HK$29,999

The Yeti Family has something special just for you: Shoppers who spend HK$8,000 to HK$29,999 will receive an AVEDA Hair & Body Care Set, plus a Pacific Place Limited Edition Yeti Gift Set.

HK$30,000 - HK$99,999

A snack and a show: Shoppers who spend HK$30,000 to HK$99,999 will receive a Merry & Bright Hamper from La Maison du Chocolat, plus two gift cards (a total value of HK$260) to MOViE MOViE Pacific Place. As an extra holiday shopping reward (spending on designated Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), they will also receive an HK$600 Pacific Place gift voucher.

HK$100,000 or above

As an extra holiday shopping reward, shoppers spending six figures and beyond will also receive an HK$2,500 Pacific Place gift voucher. If that's not enough, 'above' members can earn double points upon accumulated spending over HK$500,000 during the promotion period.

Gifts can be redeemed from 11am to 10pm at the Christmas Gift Redemption Counter on Level L1 (near Theory). For enquiries, call +852 2844 8988.

And That's Not All

With online storytelling available between 4 to 26 December, Pacific Place has curated a number of additional experiences exclusive to Mt. Christmas visitors, so be sure to follow @pacificplacehk on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and details. We'll see you on the mountain this holiday season!

Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, +852 2844 8988

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For newborns to toddlers, here's our pick of the best Christmas gifts for the new bundles of joy in your life.

If you're struggling to shop for new babies and toddlers in your life – be it your own, or your friends and families, this is the guide for you. Don't settle for yet another plastic toy or Barbie doll. Here are a few more ideas you might have missed.

Keep scrolling to shop our selection of best gifts for babies and toddlers during the holiday season.

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It's still not too late to score a table at the following restaurants for an intimate celebration out and about.

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Pomellato isn't your typical fine jewellery brand. It prides itself for being different, for being bold and for being authentically, and fiercely, Milanese in its design and philosophy. This festive season, if you're looking for a gift for yourself or for the independent women in your life, you've come to the right place.

"Pomellato is about the beauty of being yourself," says CEO Sabina Belli, and wearing Pomellato can convey "a sense of power, independent, strength." The brand was created in 1967, at a time when women's rights were being affirmed. It was the dawn of a new era for new power, bringing to light a new generation of youths, women and creative minds.

Pomellato's founder was Pino Rabolini, who frequented the Brera's Bar Jamaica in Milan, an epicentre of progressive thinking for all artistic fields. When he established Pomellato, it brought a fashionable revolution to fine jewellery and was an integral part of the Milanese design renaissance.

Today, the brand carries on this independent spirit. While the world of fine jewellery can still be quite conservative, Pomellato is paving the way for jewellery that speaks directly to women who prefer to buy their own jewellery, and prefer jewellery pieces that liberate, rather than show off wealth and status.

With their unconventional yet timeless designs, Pomellato jewellery pieces are sure to excite the receiver, be it your closest women friends and family, even yourself.

Read on to discover the latest collections from Pomellato.

Nudo – gifts for the sophisticated woman

Take the Nudo collection for example, which debuted in 2001. At a time when ring settings tended to be more elaborate and traditional, Pomellato reduced the ring design to its bare essence, presenting its vivid coloured gemstones in its purest, most tactile form. The first collection featured vibrant hues of garnet, aquamarine, peridot, iolite and red tourmaline and enjoyed instant success all around the world.

This year, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Nudo Chocolate collection is born, bringing us a few new delectable designs.

The Nudo Chocolate collection is inspired by cacao sweet treats. Set with moonstones and brown diamonds on warming 18K rose gold, the rings, earrings and bangles are a departure from Nudo's usual colour palette, evoking a more subtle and sophisticated touch.

Iconica – gifts for the audacious woman

Design is at the forefront of the new jewellery pieces in the 2021 Iconica Collection. In sinuous gold, crafted in homage to Pomellato's origins in goldsmithing, the Iconica bracelets and chunky rings are sculpted from rose gold or white gold, with hand-carved diamond settings in the shapes of Pomellato stars, triangles, droplets, diamonds and squares.

There is also a precious colour parure in the collection, featuring a new "chain link" earring and a new hoop earring that comes with Pomellato's signature gemstone colours set in rose gold.

Catene – gifts for the fashionable woman

Catene, meaning chains in Italian, naturally features chain-inspired jewellery for the young, fashion-forward customer. Chains have always been a fashion staple, and have been at the very heard of the Pomellato story since the beginning. Founder Rabolini was the son of a Milanese family of goldsmiths who specialised in chain and ring-making. His Gourmet chain, when he debuted it, became the first fine jewel to be considered a fashion accessory.

Pomellato has mastered the technique for making supple chains, no matter whether they're stacks of chunky chokers or tiers of draped, gem-set chains. A long sautoir would require 16 hours to craft, while more elaborate gem-set versions could take up to 170 hours of meticulous work by Pomellato's craftsmen.

The timeless design makes the Catene collection the perfect daily essential with a Milanese sensibility. Composed of bracelets, rings and earrings, the collection features dangling and mobile chains in the Gourmette (curb chain) link style, which moves with the wearer as she goes about her day. The collection comes in rose gold with or without diamonds, or in white gold with diamonds.

Playful, sophisticated, stylish and timeless, each Pomellato jewellery piece is an embodiment of each individual's personality and style. It's sure to be a gift you would love to gift and receive.

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You know what they say – diamonds are forever. Here's everything new in jewellery that we're coveting for winter this year.

Chaumet: Taille Impératrice Cut Diamonds

High-jewellery house Chaumet has made a major breakthrough in diamond cutting, creating a new patented diamond cut called Taille Impératrice, featuring 88 facets for maximum brilliance and scintillation. The 88 facets are each individually shaped by hand, combining a hexagonal form with a star-shaped crown. The Taille Impératrice diamond cut makes an appearance in new jewellery pieces in the Bee My Love collection.

Philips: Flawless X Vivarium, New Modernism

Phillips Flawless’s online selling exhibition features 27 lots by 16 jewellery designers of the 20th and 21st centuries to celebrate the centenary of the Modernist Movement. There are exceptional pieces from Aldo Cipullo and Dinh Van, who designed for Cartier in the 1970s, as well as a beautiful brass-and-steel pin from the 1930s designed by Alexander Calder. New Modernism is a wonderful ode to the strong connection between jewel and art and paints a pretty picture of how abstract modernist designs makes for beautiful contemporary jewellery.

De Beers: The 1888 Master Diamonds

The 1888 Master Diamonds is De Beers’ latest offering of rare and exceptional loose diamonds, ranging from 5 to over 26 carats, which are sourced from its mines in Botswana and Canada. The diamond’s journey is extremely precious to De Beers, which showcases to its clients through images and videos the transformation of its 1888 Master Diamonds, from roughs through to the cutting and polishing stages.

Nalas x Kröller-Müller Museum

Jewellery brand Nalas has collaborated with the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands to launch an original art jewellery series called Shining Stars, inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Trilogy of the Starry Nights’ Terrace of a Café at Night (Place du Forum), 1888, to be sold with its NFT at auction. The earrings, featuring more than 200 diamonds, was sold at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels: Part II in October.

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There's nothing more festive and comforting than Christmas hampers.

Packed with all kinds of indulgent treats, from traditional delicacies to champagne and luxurious delicacies, they're the perfect gifts for family members, the foodies in your life and your difficult-to-please friends.

The Best Christmas Hampers to Buy This Year

The Peninsula

Inspired by a vintage trunk, this festive season, The Peninsula Hong Kong has created a high-end hamper that takes you on a gourmet voyage like no other. The box, which replicates the icon hotel's facade and features multiple compartments, includes foie gras, traditional Pain d’Epices, The Peninsula Champagne by Deutz, Lychee Honey, Reindeer Cookies and a festive candle.

To order, call +852 2696 6772 or email hamperphk@peninsula.com

Royal Caviar Club

If you're looking to impress a sophisticated palate, there's nothing more appropriate than a combination of luxury caviar, champagne and gourmet foods. Royal Caviar Club offers multiple combinations gift packages and Christmas hampers, including the 'Caviar and Truffle' package, featuring Imperial Ossetra Caviar, Seasonal Truffle, Besserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blanc Champagne and Truffle Shaver Set, and 'East Meets West,' featuring Premium Baerii Caviar, Kiwami NZ Abalone and a Golden Box Gift Set.

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The Cakery

For a selection of guilt-free treats, vegan and organic bakery The Cakery has created a selection of Christmas hampers for all the health conscious people in your life. The Deluxe Xmas Hamper includes three Christmas cakepop, organic red wine, oolong swirl, Short Date, two 2D Christmas cookies and two 3D Christmas cookies.

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Date by TATE

Chef Vicky Lau and her team have transported the finesse and savoir-faire of her two-Michelin-star restaurant into exclusive Christmas hampers and gift ideas available at Date by TATE. Options include the Ode to Apple Christmas Hamper, which features two types of ciders (apple and pear), a pastry box with delicacies like Caramel & Apple Pound Cake, an Apple Shaped Chocolate with surprise, a Christmas Candle Holder DIY Kit and and more.

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Venchi

Inspired by Italian Christmas allegria, joy in English, Venchi's 2021 collection includes and extensive selection of festive gifts. Packed with handcrafted creation and artisanal ingredients, the limited-edition hampers are the perfect treat for all the chocolate lovers out there.

Available at Venchi stores across Hong Kong

Feather & Bone

This year, Feather & Bone has curated a new range of Christmas hampers full of gourmet treats, artisanal delicacies and bubbles from around the globe. The premium Jolly Jamboree includes Philizot Numéro 3 Brut Champagne, a jar of Calabrian classic Callipo ‘Nduja Di Spilinga, organic pasta and other seasonal delicacies, while the luxurious Jingle Bell Rock hamper is packed with decadent and refined options for the true gourmands around you.

Order here

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Go big or go home right? Luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co has blown everyone out of the park with its newest advent calendar - only, it's not a calendar. It's a full armoire, stocked full of gifts with an art print honouring one of the most influential artists of the 20th century: Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Paying homage to the rebellious creativity and spirit of its founding city New York, Tiffany & Co has brought its jewellery into the folds of American artist Basquiat for its second-ever advent calendar.

His 1982 work, Equals Pi, in Tiffany's signature blue, adorns the doors of the advent-cabinet. This isn't the first time his work has been featured in Tiffany's campaign. The same artwork also featured in the brand's "About Love" campaign that starred power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z.

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Twenty-four gifts with numbered tags sit within. While Tiffany has kept the calendar's content a mystery, past calendars have included various Tiffany jewellery and home accessories, from 18K yellow-gold T True bracelets to sterling silver ornaments.

Tiffany's Advent Calendar 2021 is available worldwide now. Counting down to Christmas has never been more exciting.

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Get in on the festive fun with one of these luxurious boxes. Here's our pick of the very best beauty advent calendars for 2021.

Whether you're looking to treat yourself or gift the lucky beauty-lover in your life, a package full of everything from lippies and balms to perfume and more makes for the perfect way to count down the days to Christmas – here are 23 of the most enticing ones that are available to buy in Hong Kong.

ASOS

Listen, we love ASOS – and its beauty advent calendars! This year's Face + Body 24 Day Advent Calendar features 24 products and a bonus branded tote bag, with 15 full-sized items and 9 minis from brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Clinique, Dr Jart and Estee Lauder. From hair care to makeup and skincare, this advent calendar is ideal for someone who's looking to try out products from a few different brands. And it's guaranteed to make each day a real surprise, as long as you don't peek ahead!

The ASOS Face + Body 24 Day Advent Calendar is available to purchase online.

Atelier Cologne

In a collaboration with artist Daria Hlazatova, Atelier Cologne has released a celestial holiday collection – including two glorious limited-edition advent calendars in 100-percent plastic-free packaging. The star-themed treasure troves feature 24 luxurious gifts, including full-size fragrances, candles and rich hand creams. The perfect pick for anyone looking to indulge in some "me-time"!

The Discover Advent Calendar and Luxury Advent Calendar are available on November 1, 2021. You can pre-order now until October 31 from the Atelier Cologne online store.

Benefit

This year's holiday advent calendar from Benefit features 12 of the brand's bestsellers – we're talking mini mascaras, brow gels and pencil, primers, eyeliner and the ever-popular Hoola bronzer and Dandelion blusher-highlighter finishing powder. And it's all packed in a super cute, reusable gift box. Ideal for anyone who's all about their brows and lashes.

The More the Merrier Advent Calendar is available to purchase at all Benefit boutiques, Brow-A-Go-Go stores, department store counters and Sephora Hong Kong from October 28, 2021.

By Terry

In a giant lustrous diamond-shaped box, BY TERRY's limited-edition Christmas advent calendar is filled with 14 makeup must-haves and 10 skincare essentials, including mini- and full-sized versions of everything from lipsticks to liquid bronzers, kohl, eyeshadow sticks, creams, brushes, mascara and more. We're tempted to keep this one for ourselves...

The Jewel Fantasy Advent Calendar is available to purchase online.

CHANEL

The first-ever advent calendar from CHANEL is here! The N°5 Calendar is shaped like an enormous bottle of CHANEL's bestselling fragrance and houses 27 of the brand's most beloved products. Unconventionally numbered from 5 to 31, it includes a limited-edition Rouge Allure lipstick in a new shade of red and a bottle of N°5 as well as other accessories and goodies dedicated to the signature perfume.

The N°5 Calendar is available to purchase in-store from November 1 while stocks last.

Chantecaille

Chantecaille's beauty advent calendar this year is a luxe, wildlife-inspired affair packed in a reusable gift box adorned with images of the brand's inspirations from nature. The 12 drawers open up to reveal travel- and full-size versions of Chantecaille's most covetable items – including ultraluxe makeup and skincare favourites.

The Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 will be available to purchase online and in-store in early December.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Dreams & Secrets set is a gorgeous multistoried affair – with 12 jewel-handled drawers that open up to reveal full-size and minis of the brand's makeup and skincare bestsellers, including an exclusive eyeshadow pencil in a new dreamy shade (Charlotte Tilbury's well-loved Pillow Talk pink). It also includes a full-sized highlighter and matte lipstick as well as travel-sized beauty balms, clay mask, serum, mascara, eyeliner, lip liner, primer and setting spray.

Charlotte's Beauty Dreams & Secrets is available to purchase online at Charlotte Tilbury, Selfridges and Lane Crawford.

Clarins

For the skin and body care aficionado in your life! This year's beauty advent calendar from Clarins features 24 products that range from face and body care to makeup items, including body tonics and scrubs, rich moisturisers, cleansing oils and balms, micellar waters and more.

The 24 Days of Beauty Surprises Advent Calendar is available to purchase online now, and will be available to purchase in-store from November 1, 2021.

Clinique

Another great choice for a skincare enthusiast! The 24 Days of Clinique Beauty Advent Calendar features the brand's most-loved products, including foaming cleansers, clarifying lotions, wash-off masks and a few makeup goodies too.

The 24 Days of Clinique Beauty Advent Calendar is redeemable after purchase of HK$350 (with an additional HK$395) online and is also available to purchase at Selfridges.

Dior

Dior's holiday advent calendar features miniature limited-edition and bestselling products from the house's beauty, skincare and fragrance brands – a gorgeous collection of 24 luxurious items including one exclusive Dior 30 Montaigne candle. This one is for the most bougie person in your life – we won't tell anyone if it's you!

The Dior Advent Calendar is available to purchase online now, and in-store from November 1, 2021.

diptyque

Available exclusively at Selfridges, this beautifully illustrated advent calendar from diptyque is a treat for the senses – full of the brand's most coveted (and limited-edition!) scented candles and fragrances, as well as rich body butters and polishes.

The diptyque Advent Calendar is available to purchase online – exclusively at Selfridges.

Giorgio Armani

This year's holiday advent calendar from Giorgio Armani looks very promising! Coming soon, we're keeping our eyes peeled for this luxe box that promises everything from liquid lipsticks to cream eyeshadows, fluid highlighters and bottles of perfume.

The Giorgio Armani is coming soon to Hong Kong.

Harrods

Coming soon, this year's Beauty Advent Calendar from luxury department store giant Harrods promises to be worth a whopping HK$12,500 – and is priced at HK$2,312. Now that's a steal. The festive winter-themed box includes 25 products from leading brands, such as Dr. Denis Gross, NARS, Huda Beauty, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Sunday Riley and Charlotte Tilbury among more.

The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 is available to purchase online.

Huda Beauty

We love the look of The House of Huda 12-Door Advent Calendar. Available exclusively online, the rose quartz lips-shaped box houses 12 of Huda Beauty and sister brand Wishful's best products, including one full-sized Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette in Nude Light, Haze Sand or Nude Rich!

The House of Huda 12-Door Advent Calendar is available to purchase online.

Kiehl's

Count down the days to Christmas with this fun holiday-themed gift box, featuring 24 of Kiehl's customer favourites – including two full-sized products worth HK$1,855.

Kiehl's Advent Calendar is available to redeem at HK$590 after any purchase over HK$500 in-store.

La Mer

Coming soon, The "12 Magical Moments" World of La Mer Holiday Advent Calendar is a luxurious box full of the cult favourite brand's bestselling products – we're talking rich, luscious creams and lotions, tonics and oils, serums and balms. Perfect for the most star-worthy person in your life.

The World of La Mer Holiday Advent Calendar will be available to purchase online, at La Mer Concept Stores, and at Lane Crawford from November 1, 2021. It'll be available to purchase at all La Mer Stores from November 15, 2021.

Lane Crawford

This year's beauty advent calendar from Lane Crawford features an incredible selection of makeup, skincare and homeware products from our favourite brands – including Shiseido, Tatcha, diptyque, Hourglass, Charlotte Tilbury and more.

The Lane Crawford Beauty Advent Calendar will be available to purchase online and in-store from October 29, 2021.

Liberty London

Liberty London has not one, but two carefully curated beauty advent calendars on sale! A truly indulgent holiday box, this year's edition of the department store's bestseller includes products from brands such as UOMA Beauty, Susanne Kaufmann, OLAPLEX, Frank Body and more.

The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendars 2021 are available to purchase online.

LOOKFANTASTIC

You won't want to miss out on this year's advent calendar from LOOKFANTASTIC – it's sold out for six years in a row! This year's incredible line-up features 25 products that range from skincare saviours to haircare and beauty must-haves, from bestselling big brands. The entire contents are a mystery but the five we can spoil include ESPA's Active Nutrient Clean & Green Detox Night Mask, Shiseido's Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, Aveda's Botanical Repair Treatment, NARS Blush in Orgasm and Kate Somerville's Goat Milk Moisturising Cleanser.

The LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar is available to purchase online.

NET-A-PORTER

Expertly curated by the NET-A-PORTER team of beauty buyers, this year's advent calendar features star makeup products and cult-favourite lotions and potions. The line-up includes Sunday Riley's Pink Drink Essence, This Works' Deep Sleep Body Cocoon and Victoria Beckham Beauty's Sway Lipstick. We have our eye on the Hayo'u's cooling rose quartz crystal...

The NET-A-PORTER Beauty Advent Calendar is available to purchase online.

Rituals

If you're looking for a truly indulgent spa-inspired advent calendar, Rituals' offering this year is the perfect pick. With a fun 3D pop-up look, it features 24 luxurious items such as mini aromatherapeutic candles, massage oils, shower gels and more. We see a pampering session in our future...

The Ritual of Advent Village calendar is available to purchase online and in-store, while stocks last.

Selfridges

Selfridges' beauty advent calendar this year is packed full of the department store's bestselling makeup, skin and hair care items – including Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Mascara, Milk Makeup's Lip and Cheek, Pat McGrath's Liquilust Divine Rose Lipstick and Sunday Riley CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum. Plus, there's an Ex Nihilo Scented Candle amongst the mix to really bring in the festive winter season!

The Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar is available to purchase online.

Yves Saint Laurent

Don't mind us, we've been refreshing the YSL beauty buys Hong Kong site waiting for this to drop. This year's beauty advent calendar from Yves Saint Laurent includes 24 of YSL Beaute's best-selling makeup, skincare, and fragrance products, with everything from luxurious lipsticks to mini perfumes in the mix.

The YSL 2021 Holiday Advent Calendar is available to purchase online.

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