Hong Kong
A Mcdull type of Christmas
Hong Kong's favorite piglet is making himself at home at both Shangri-La Hotels this Christmas.Partnering with Alice Mak, the local creator of the lovable McMug and McDull, Kowloon Shangri-La and Island Shangri-La are selling custom-made McDull Christmas Tree plush toys for HK$150 ($20) each. All proceeds will go directly to Heep Hong Society, one of Hong Kong's largestservice providers of early intervention and education for children with autism and specificlearning disabilities.

Kowloon Shangri-La (852-2721-2111). Island Shangri-La (852-2877-3838).

A time for giving
Christmas is a time for goodwill and giving back and The Langham, Hong Kong has partneredwith Food Angel, a local food rescue and assistance nonprofit organization for festive and givingafternoon teas in December. Throughout this month, for every Tiffin Afternoon Tea purchased,HK$10 will be donated to Food Angel. The Langham will once again host the annual Teddy BearAfternoon Tea featuring the much-loved storytelling session and a Christmas gift from Santa, onDec 21 and 22 from 1 to 3 pm. The tea is priced at HK$298 per adult and HK$188 per child.Holiday cheer continues on the evenings of Dec 23 and 24 with carolling by the Hong Kong YouthChoir at Palm Court.

The Langham Hong Kong. 852-2375-1133.