The Ultimate Holiday Prep Guide: Where To Find Everything You Need For Christmas In Hong Kong

Where To Buy Christmas Advent Calendars For Every Member Of The Family In Hong Kong

December 1st is around the corner, and the kids are already asking impatiently for their advent calendars. Fear not - Little Steps has rounded up our top picks of where to buy advent calendars in Hong Kong. We have included advent calendars for the whole family to enjoy, from unique ones for the kids to pampering mini gifts for mom and tiny bottles of booze for dad. We even included nutritional treats for our furry friends!

Top Christmas Advent Calendars For The Whole Family In Hong Kong, Little Steps Guide To Advent Calendars

Where To Buy Christmas Trees & Poinsettias In Hong Kong

When it comes to purchasing a Christmas Tree in Hong Kong, you have to be quick, because before you know it...they're all gone! But where do you buy a Christmas tree in Hong Kong? This list gives you the perfect rundown, from favorite places to browse with the kids in Mong Kok and Sai Kung to easy-to-order Scandinavian artificial trees at IKEA, to our favorite Christmas trees online.

Christmas Trees & Wreaths, Little Steps Christmas Tree Guide

Where To Get Christmas Lights And Ornaments In Hong Kong

We know how much of a struggle it is to find Christmas lights in Hong Kong, but no worries, Little Steps has searched and shopped around to find the top picks for places to get cute Christmas lights, decorations, and ornaments in town! From cheap local buys to unique online shops, we’ve got you covered. Go on now and add a little festive spirit to your home!

Where To Buy Christmas Lights In Hong Kong, Little Steps Guide For Christmas Lights and Ornaments

Where To Buy Christmas Party Decor And Tableware In Hong Kong

Planning a bash and need a little holiday jingle jangle to top off the look. Marks & Spencer is pulling out all the stops this Christmas; they have everything you need to make Christmas dinner at home looking fabulous! Simply Love has gorgeous gold Christmas napkins and other festive decorative fun. Check out their Dashing Prancer set, as well as their Glitz Green or Gold Set; they're absolutely stunning! We love the Shining Snowflake table cover and the Christmas mustache straws at Party Time. IKEA also offers some cute festive napkins as well as trays and Christmas tins for baked goods.

• Simply Love, Website 
• Party Time, Website
• IKEA, Website
• Marks & Spencer, Website

Where To Get Cute Christmas Cards In Hong Kong

Whether you're sending them across the miles or to your neighbors down the road, Christmas cards are a great way to kick off the festive season. The Lion Rock Press can add a unique Hong Kong flavor by incorporating distinctly local attractions like rickshaws and pandas. Whereas the cards at Paper-Roses are oh-so adorable and unique to Hong Kong, perfect for relatives that live far away. The toy shops at the Wan Chai market feature characters from Pixar productions like Luca. Here is Little Step's round-up of the best Christmas Cards in Hong Kong!

Where To Buy Christmas Cards In Hong Kong, Little Steps Guide To Christmas Cards

Where To Buy Wrapping Paper In Hong Kong

Hong Kong has plenty of great options when it comes to buying fabulous wrapping paper. For mass options, head to Marks & Spencer, IKEA, Citysuper, and Toys "R" Us. Marks & Spencer and IKEA offer extra trimmings such as bows and boxes. Want to give back while buying wrapping paper? For the 10th year running, The Lion Rock Press proudly supports the HK charity Mother's Choice, and 100% of the profits from the sale go directly to this fantastic organization. For local inspiration, get the Hong Kong-themed reusable organic cotton gift wrap bags featuring the Star Ferry, ding ding, and ubiquitous green minibus from Paper-Roses!

Wrapping Paper In Hong Kong, Little Steps Guide On Where To Buy Wrapping Paper

Where To Buy Holiday Decorations And Ornaments In Hong Kong

IKEA is a hub for holiday knick-knacks. Etsy in Hong Kong offers unique designers from all over the world. Lion Rock also has cute knick-knacks aplenty for the holidays, we love the Chinese Zodiac Sign Ornaments this year! Also check out the huge Christmas selection at Party Time, from Xmas piñatas to Xmas games and more! For those looking to get creative with DIY holiday projects -  take a trip to Shum Shui Po or the Flower Market. Or check out our video on How To Make Your Own Snow Globe?

• Cotton On, Website
• Etsy Hong Kong, Website
• Garnet Hill, Website
• H&M Home, Website
• iDecorate, Website
• IKEA, Website
• Indigo, Website
• Marks & Spencer, Website
• Bed, Bath & Beyond, Website
• Partytime, Website
• Pottery Barn, Website
• Simply Love, Website
• The Party Boutique, Website
• The Lion Rock Press, Website
• Thorn & Burrow, Website
• TREE, Website
• Zara Home, Website
• Decor8ion, Website

DIY Holiday Craft Stores In Hong Kong:

• Shum Shui Po, Little Steps Guide To Sham Shui Po
• Little Steps Video, How To Make Your Own Snow Globe?

Where To Buy Stockings & Santa Sacks In Hong Kong

You still have time to personalize your stockings... go for it with Etsy! Christmas Stockings from Marks & Spencer's are beautiful this year, they have a red velvet alphabet one, a velvet stocking that comes in 4 colors, or a faux fur one in white. If you are looking for sophisticated options, check out the chic stockings at Garnet Hill!

• Etsy, Website
• Garnet Hill, Website
• IKEA, Website
• Marks & Spencer, Website
• Pottery Barn, Website

Where To Buy Gingerbread Houses & Sugar Cookies In Hong Kong

You can pick up anything and everything you need for baking holiday cookies, cupcakes, and cakes at CitySuper, and also have lots of traditional gingerbread houses on sale. Rosewood Hong Kong offers a stunning gingerbread house, as well as other fantastic Christmas-inspired baked goods, such as their yule log cakes, eggnog clementine Christmas ball, and the classic panettone. And this year Landmark is hosting a Cookie Smiles pop-up called "Gingerbread For Good" where proceeds from their celebrity-chef crafted cookies will benefit local charities!

• Citysuper, Website
• Mr. Simms Old Sweet Shoppe, Website
• Rosewood Hong Kong, Website
• Cookie Smiles, Website
• Crewkies, Website *DIY

WHERE TO BUY ELF ON THE SHELF IN HONG KONG?

For those who don't know about Elf On The Shelf, listen up! This tradition will have your kids acting like perfect angels all the way through the holidays. Read the book about the doll then enjoy hiding the elf throughout the house each morning until Christmas for a fun daily treasure hunt adventure for all ages. The elf is always watching... so be good, kids.

Elf On The Shelf, Available at Amazon and Etsy