How I Actually Feel About Spending Xmas in Hong Kong For the First Time | DEC VLOG PART 1

How I Actually Feel About Spending Christmas in Hong Kong For the First Time | DEC VLOG PART 1
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[@smoore.]

Thats really thoughtful of you to subtitle what youre saying whilst wearing a mask!

[@Opalmiller19]

I like your use of whilst instead of while very medieval 🏰😂🏰

[@lemonz1769]

@@Opalmiller19 it’s just standard British English

[@user-tj6ot7tw8g]

@@lemonz1769 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ7Jnmqsoq9jeNU

[@nikkibun89]

I haven't been home for Christmas in 13 years! Christmas isn't the same in Florida, Germany is way more magical during Christmas time.

[@sarahberlaud4285]

Germany is so amazing during Christmastime!! I'm originally from Canada but had the chance to spend one magical Christmas there (with my ex and his family, in a village of 200 in the mountains)... from attending church at midnight, where it was cold and snowy, with only candlelight and gorgeous carols... the cups of mulled wine at the market, where we watched all sorts of wooden ornaments and decorations spin around and little gnomes "smoke" out of their pipes... to the real lights on the tree, watching their flames dwindle and then wisp into nothingness... Anyway, I'm in Japan now (and in the hospital having a baby this year in particular), so Christmas is very different for me, too. But, I hope you had a wonderful one, even far from home!!

[@clover5216]

i hope that even though you aren’t with family that you can still enjoy the holidays

[@Taylor_R]

Yes! 🥰❤️

[@clover5216]

@@Taylor_R my family lives in france , where i was born , and i’m in school in the states so i get how it’s hard . but i do hope you can call them and talk to them . and i hope you can enjoy these winter months with people around you

[@SamElle]

OOOOOO i did not realize they would import trees from the US!!! I suppose that makes a lot of sense!!! It's actually really cool to learn how people in other countries celebrate christmas

[@playmeagain]

yeh Christmas is not a Hong Kong thing. we pay $4000 for a small tree here ... its just for money here they even do house plumbing and construction on xmas day !

[@SamElle]

@@playmeagain OMGGGG 4000?! Which country are you in?

[@Stef.with.an.F]

I don’t think thanksgiving is a “western” thing as such. We don’t celebrate it in the UK or the rest of Europe. I reckon it’s just America and Canada.

[@Kaybye555]

Exactly. Even in Latin America. It is US and Canada. I'm not even sure if all of Canada either

[@janellemorrison2094]

We don’t celebrate it in Australia, defs a Canadian/USA thing only

[@lilkitten545]

It's just US and Canada but we celebrate it slightly differently and in different months

[@spacedelle9849]

It's celebrated by Canada Grenada Liberia Saint Lucia United States Sub-national entities Leiden (Netherlands) Norfolk Island (Australia) Territories of the United States. Thanksgiving is celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modeled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. Which is a terrible part of history and why many people want to change the name, just like with Australia Day. Learn more in this link if you like. www.insider.com/history-of-thanksgiving-2017-11

[@Jackson-nr2mw]

Thanksgiving is primarily American, in Canada we generally treat it like an extended weekend. Canada has Thanksgiving primarily due to American influence

[@bethanytalbot2445]

Video at the top of my homepage, the algorithm shines on you today Taylor!

[@Taylor_R]

Woohoo! 🥳 🎉

[@girl0fu]

Just a side note, for the tong yuen/rice ball, I was told by my family that they are usually serve it in even number (2 preferred as 4 is not a lucky number and 6 seems too much) as a symbol that no one is left alone. :)

[@genno3714]

That is so cute.

[@kireidoll]

It's fun how vlogs and vloggers can make a difference in your everyday life. I'm here after at least a year without watching a Taylor video, and starting my day by watching this one I went from absolutely gloomy, unmotivated and lost about what to do in the near future (existential dread 🤷‍♀️ going strong lately) a few minutes into the life of someone who still reminds me of my own time in Japan, and being the same age and liking the same things, it made me a tad bit more motivated to be more productive, as Taylor is. Thank you! ♡

[@anonymouse328]

I'm a UK Cantonese and Taylor and Tom reminded me of Joey and Phoebe from Friends learning French! You got there in the end and Tom was very patient!

[@name-hf2ht]

"it's so.... legit. you bought it from somewhere" 😂😂😂

[@angelsis2222]

lmfaoooo HE KNOWS!!!

[@gloriaf402]

Whenever I feel like I have to get my life together I watch your videos. It puts me back on track 😂 you’re so inspiring!

[@mycp6615]

17:58 ahhhhh rosie never fails to squeeze my heart shes too precioussss

[@chxrl5067]

My Nan passed away the day before New Years eve last year and I was hoping to be able to spend time with my mum but where I live in the UK we aren't allowed to meet with anyone outside of our household so, I'm with you. It is what is it, you can't change it we just have to make the best out of the situation. Hope you both have a nice Christmas.

[@cintiavpena]

Taylor! This video gave me much-needed motivation. Because of how the year went, I am spending Christmas alone... so for the entire month, I've been sulking because I wouldn't see my family. I didn't even put the tree... but today, you gave me so much hope and your words are so true: just enjoy what you have! I choose to be grateful today! I will put my tree up and decorate the house and enjoy some cocoa with a movie. Thanks for the videos, for allowing us to be part of your life! Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice Day, Happy Holidays!

[@maxiemac100]

Merry Christmas dear girl.❤

[@polenghis369]

Merry Christmas!!

[@gracehealy8114]

Focus on the good things, yes! I’m in the same situation away from family in Korea, thank you for posting this 💙

[@victoriajudy3897]

It’s so cute when Tay Tay speaking Cantonese ☺️

[@BarbicideSmoothie]

So cute how you and elbow San are so respectful to each other - Even when pranking him 🤣❤ 🎁Happy holidays Tay🎉

[@JayMinuti]

This is my first Christmas in Hong Kong! I've lived here for 5 years, & would normally go home to the UK for xmas, but unfortunately can't because of Covid. It's still surprisingly festive here though I think! Perhaps this year especially with all the stranded foreigners like myself :)

[@HanahS.]

Watching your videos where you are being such a positive energy, even with everything that is going on, really encourages me to stay positive too 🥰

[@beatitude1000]

Your videos make me want to push myself to live a better lifestyle always and im so appreciative to have such inspiration in such a soft and satisfying way.

[@cecilebakura]

I hope that you both have an amazing Christmas even tho you both can’t be with family. You both still have each other 💙🥺 stay safe and healthy!

[@astridbb2627]

I'll be home for Christmas, but this year it's going to be very difficult. My whole family is very religious and Christmas is important to us. Couple of days ago my mom tested positive for covid and so did my brother. My dad is still waiting for his results, but judging from his symptoms he'll probably test positive too. My mom's condition got really worse pretty quick and she ended up in the hospital. The rest of the family has to self-isolate for 2 weeks. And I just thought that this sh*tty year finally comes to an end. I just hope all of us can make it through 😔

[@Taylor_R]

I’m sorry you’re going through this 😞 I hope they have a speedy recovery and you’re all healthy and together real soon ❤️

[@Arantxagl]

Random person here.. Just hope they all recover real soon, stay strong, be possitive. It's going to be alright 🙏❤ amen

[@lenilu5983]

Oh no i hope everything will be okay and they get well soon :-(

[@lindatannock]

Really hope they all get well soon. I. So sorry they're all going through this! 💖💖

[@Sunny-ve4fz]

Same, happened to me Yesterday we got pozitiv covid.😔 I'm really worried about my 6 and 2 years old brothers. And ofc about my mother too. .Let's stay strong!💕

[@thatsandyho]

I love how your husband just puts up with all your shenanigans! You guys are adorable!

[@Hugtastic]

I'm so happy Taylor learns all our HK traditions and takes time to understand the culture

[@jenninanutshell1778]

Taylor, your videos, especially the holiday ones, are so comforting! The music, the vibe, I love it all!

[@earthstar7534]

Its been a strange holiday season for all of us. In my family we all got covid in 3 different states because of the nature of our family work tradition and we all actually traveled some driving 18 hours straight to spend Christmas together while we are all on our antibodie train. Sadly its a holiday, a birth celebration and a belated funeral. We didn't know if we'd get another opportunity too see each other for a while and we already had a handful of us barely survive covid and one of us died. Its been a roller-coaster of emotions and not getting better. For the adults this feels less like a holiday celebration and more of a possible goodbye forever before we all return to our respective hospitals, firehouses, ambulances, doctors offices or military service to go back to work after the holiday. Honestly, I don't think any of us are ever going to be the same. I know I have to because the nursing shortage is so bad and I'll be contributing to the death if I don't go back, but thinking about going back to work makes me so stressed out I get physically sick. Anyway, merry Christmas. Be kind because life is fleeting.

[@earthstar7534]

@@CaliMel184 we all already had covid because we almost all work as first responders. My father in law, a physician died treating people, my husband a firefighter was hospitalized and I had the privilege of treating him myself because there weren't enough nurses to cover. My brother in law has PTSD and is still working in a covid unit and we didn't see our children for months and they still got covid because someone took their kids for a check up after testing positive. We need to see each other. We drove straight there. Medical personnel is burning out and dying off. How about you shut the hell up and let us mourn our dead and have one last holiday together before we go back to the pit where we have to be neck deep in death and destruction day after day. We can't even quit no matter how done we are because there is no one to fill our shoes. Next year more of us will probably be dead and we know it. We have no choice but to return to the front lines. We know this is goodbye potentially. Do you think we like this or that we don't care? No. This is mourning. This is a funeral and us saying goodbye before marching to our deaths potentially. We just sat down arranging our wills so our children have a chain they can go to incase more of us die or any lose both parents. Do you think that was fun. Shut the hell up. I know exactly how it spreads. Its why we haven't left the house. I hate people like you as much as anti maskers.

[@jennpelletier147]

Either way I hope you have a good Christmas. It sucks having to miss family during this time of the year but at least you're safe and healthy.

[@MsSillymaria]

I really enjoyed this more than just a normally weekly vlog. I like learning new things about other people's culture and seeing all that tasty food 🤤❤️ love from Canada

[@angelikaromo5552]

I’m not sure if you’ve already tried this Taylor, but satin pillowcases really change the hair game!! I didn’t think it was a big deal until I tried one, and wow! It helps my hair not be a tangled mess and keeps my hair smooth. I recommend trying one if static and tangles are something you get in the winter! Merry Christmas 💕

[@maranzonizonta5826]

I think it works better for curly hair than straight, mine is full straight and when i used stain pillowcases I got this huge frizzy hair, something that didn’t happens with my cotton pillowcases

[@MiZzThANGz21]

Angelika Pedrozo causes acne

[@candypby]

@@MiZzThANGz21 Not anymore then other kinds of pillow cases. Actually, satin can help with your pillow case pulling, scratching, and tugging on your skin in your sleep. Keeping it really clean (weekly washing) helps a lot if you’re getting acne from it since they can hold way more night sweat and dirt.

[@nightmarebeast8311]

Today is my birthay and I am really happy that Taylor has been giving us good treats. I have been a fan of you Taylor, thanks for sharing with us those sweet moments with us!

[@ANGELtheDEM0N]

My family is from Bermuda and boxing day for us is sharing food with those less fortunate and giving back some of the kindness that was shown to you throughout the year.

[@angelwings7163]

Hi Taylor, glad to see you are making the most of it. The candle trick works, because it is the wax that is burning and not the candle wick. The wax turns from solid to liquid and then to gas. When you blow out the candle a bit of "wax gas" still rises and this allows you ignite the candle from a far. :) Merry Christmas :)

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

I had never even heard of Boxing Day until I made friends with a Canadian. Here in America, we do Black Friday after Thanksgiving, but we don’t have Boxing Day.

[@Crystal_Snoww]

Starting to feel the Christmas spirit with all these lovely and cozy videos!!

[@justastrawberrymonst]

How did she keep me so engaged for 18 minutes before I ever realized this video is over 20 minutes long 🤣

[@SRose1672]

Always love learning about different ways the world sees holiday’s! I’m absolutely in LOVE with the looks you’re rocking in this vlog! So pretty! 😍❤️

[@sarahdraginich1374]

Thanks for the uplifting content. I'm married to a Swiss and living in Switzerland. This has been the longest I've been since going home to the US and seeing my family. It's weird but I hope we all can make the best of it and enjoy the experience 😋

[@SadeMetsavirta]

I've been feeling lonely living/studying alone at home this holiday season but these videos always cheer me up :) I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas no matter where and what company they are in this year!

[@anja8762]

I’m from Macedonia and we celebrate Christmas on January 7th, but we only have a family dinner and that’s it. And idk about other people but we open presents right when it turns January 1st. So the whole day we wait until midnight because we believe that Santa (дедо мраз/dedo mraz- which translates to grandpa frost) is still traveling around the world leaving gifts for kids. Some people wait until the morning to open gifts but my family opens them after midnight.

[@Yunashelia]

Wow so different😳

[@eroh2466]

Hi! Your Chinese confinement video was recommended to me, and since I’ve binge watched a lot of your videos over the past few days! I have to say I just love you and your videos! You are such a gentle and genuine soul! Your vlogs are so easy and pleasant to watch and learn about your life! So glad I found your channel! ❤️ much love to you, Tom, and little baby Levi! 💞

[@friendlylavenders]

Thank You, Taylor for teaching us so much about HK. You really made me want to go there like now! (Like if we could) & when you went out & bought the tong yu (?) for ur husband when u learnt it was important to his culture. That is so sweet & thoughtful. Also that restaurant is vibess ❤️❤️❤️. Happy New Year to u & ur love ones and Happy Belated Birthday!! 😍😍

[@JoyceChengHK]

Ok, super off topic, but who else here is OBSESSED with the looks taytay’s been turning recently? I’m obsessed with the “fluffy mom look”!

[@Taylor_R]

Lol. I’m obsessed with your dance in the intro! More of that in the next video 😆✨✨

[@Iso2305]

Last year should have been my last Christmas in Germany... wanted to move to Japan in summer but You-Know-What ruined the plan. So this Christmas is the last Christmas Vol. 2 😂 Bought a tree that's maybe a little bit too big for the apartment but I have to go all in!!! Spending the days at home so it should look as festive as possible!!

[@fairyprincessunikitty2032]

Mine would have been the last, too! But I couldn't find it in me to decorate (except for the backdrop for our at home christmas card photoshoot :D), because I already did it "for the last time".. Wünsche dir fröhliche Weihnachten mit deinem zu großen Baum und hoffe du hast neben ihm auch menschliche Gesellschaft ;)

[@Iso2305]

@@fairyprincessunikitty2032 Oohh I also need to do a Christmas shoot with the tree 🌲 good idea! Wünsche dir auch eine frohe Weihnachtszeit!! 😊 Wohne zum Glück mit meinem Freund zusammen und habe jemanden zum Beisammensein!

[@Iso2305]

@@fairyprincessunikitty2032 ohh and where did you plan to go? :)

[@fairyprincessunikitty2032]

@@Iso2305 We planned on travelling the world after finishing Uni - our first stop would have been the maledives, then sri lanka - had plane tickets booked and everything - after that vietnam, thailand, china, japan, philippines then australia - we hadn't planned it out yet, would have went with the flow.. Are you still planning to go to Japan 2021?

[@SelinaCallisto]

こんにちは！Wünsche dir schöne 2.0 letzte Weihnachten in Deutschland und viel Erfolg in der Zukunft! Vielleicht läuft man sich in Japan ja mal über den Weg!🙋🏻‍♀️🤍

[@mavisanya6969]

not Tom calling you out on the tang yuan 💀

[@genno3714]

He always roasts her cooking but the stuff she makes looks amazing to me. :)

[@littlestpie]

@@genno3714 I always get a kick out of when my partner roasts my cooking. I can admit some defeats but it's all in good fun :D

[@nanamiharuka3269]

Hahaha he knows her skill level😂

[@chercher6711]

My family is from HK and I grew up in Canada - as a kid I never understood why my parents wouldn’t let us open presents until Boxing Day. I thought it was so cruel haha. Now I get it 😊

[@MT-zm1yb]

What a cool gig to land. Sign me up for taking pics with cute x-mas decorations

[@bani_niba]

Boxing Day is a tradition in the UK. Since Hong Kong was a UK colony for a long time, it makes sense that tradition has been transplanted there.

[@abpoet]

I'm watching this on September 1st and I can't wait for Christmas ...

[@brnne]

Your videos give me life, they are so fun, informative and relaxing to watch. Merry Christmas, Taylor 🎄🎅✨ love from Brazil

[@pootoobaby738]

Omg tay tay its great to hear you using more cantonese in your day to day! I bet it makes hubby really happy

[@jessicamiller7775]

Happy to see you and Tom are making the most of your Christmas together hope next year we all get to be with family!

[@sweeppeech]

I’m in the same boat as you being very far from my family this Christmas (they’re in Canada and I’m in the UK). I’m also trying to just focus on trying to be as positive as I can given the circumstances 💕💕

[@euterpe218]

Taylor: no vlogmas! also Taylor: Dec Vlog!!! 🎄🎊 🤣🤣

[@Taylor_R]

Hehe doing a monthly Vlog in 2 parts this time 🥰❤️ you still get to see everything with a lot of the boring at home parts!

[@euterpe218]

@@Taylor_R 😊😊 well at least my December at home will be less boring with your vlogs to look forward to~~~ 🎊 Happy Holidays to your little family! ☃️❄️

[@duallove6909]

@@Taylor_R at home parts are not boring. It’s actually my favorites. Reminds me of your vlogs back in Japan's days.

[@AussieHeyJude]

Your videos are always a wonderful window into another way of living in a home away from home.... stay happy and healthy and I hope 2021 is blessed with the best of everything for you and Tom 😊 and of course Rosie 🐶❤️

[@liviah1755]

it was the "its not date day, its "your christmas shopping day" for me. LMAO literally me + my bf

[@Mckenzieharrs]

Christmas in Hong Kong seems like a lot of fun.

[@AngelLilith]

I’ve found more in Europe these days (this is my experience) that if you don’t have kids and you’re grown you spend it with friends and your partner, I didn’t realise just how much Christmas meant until I visited my partners family in the USA. I’ve worked every Christmas since I was 16 and so have my parents, it’s always been, open a couple presents and have some snacks. And when you get a serious partner you have the like ~first Christmas~ together and it’s all romantic and stuff 🤷🏼‍♀️ again my experience. I remember I was working in Tokyo one year and I genuinely forgot Christmas was a thing until the 23rd because it’s nothing like the west ahaha

[@polenghis369]

Hong Kong is beautiful on christmas!! It is always nice to know how other people celebatre the holidays.

[@Bibiexxlove]

In quebec we cant see our families this year so i feel you! Hope your holidays are still enjoyable! ❤️ Im taking this time to relax more than ever!

[@krisbadwolf9429]

Thank you! It's always nice to start the day watching something relaxing, fun and learning something new. We hope you and Elbowsan have a Happy Christmas!

[@nadiabarmasse5294]

"no way...no way!" Tom is so outspoken xD ! It was such a cozy and cute vlog ❤ I'm glad you had a great time for Christmas ❤

[@danielalegaspi]

The little Rosie’s bag😍😍 so perfect

[@shmilyturtle]

This was a fun vlog. This year has been so crazy, and like you I won’t be spending the holidays with my family. But watching your vlog and hearing the background music brought so much holiday cheer. 💖

[@Taylor_R]

Glad to hear that! There really is something about holiday music☺️✨✨

[@jessikachu3893]

"I got it on Uber Eats" hahaha. Tom was not convinced!

[@kyleepratt]

The candle thing: when it first is blown out, the smoke off of it includes some bits that are only partially burned and are still flammable. So when you bring a flame to that smoke, you can light those still flammable fumes that lead right back to the wick! It only works for a brief time after you blow it out though. Good job getting it to work on camera! I've never actually made it work 😅

[@neo_b]

your videos fill me with joy, like you radiate good vibes, we can’t but to stan

[@diannastrending5364]

Thank you for sharing! It's tough to be away from family during the holidays, but your hubby seems like a sweetheart! Merry Christmas to you!

[@jenniferkilby4130]

Very interesting vlog. I love seeing Hong Kong through your eyes. The flowers are amazing. The food presentation and variety that you eat is really interesting - you have such an adventurous spirit. Merry Christmas from Orillia, ONTARIO

[@hoshi-15]

As a kid I used to go to Hong Kong every other year around Christmas break. I was gonna go this year after I finally graduated college after not being able to go for 5 years and felt really heartbroken that we couldn't see family and visiting all the places from when I was a kid.

[@MC-bs7ul]

I love watching your videos Taylor, and I’m so happy you’re doing a December blog! It’s my first Christmas away from my family due to COVID too

[@Taylor_R]

Hang in there ❤️ next year will be better!

[@jamilove9383]

I love ur holiday videos tay! and I love how much u love christmas! This year I havent been feeling into the christmas spirit because i dont get to see my family this year as well and this video really helped me feel more in the christmas spirit and youre so right! be grateful for what u have and to not be yearning for what u dont! this year is what it is! thanks for that

[@kinokodze]

I miss Hong Kong :( thank you Tay, always make me feel better

[@Taylor_R]

Happy to share it with you ❤️ Hong Kong misses you too

[@aksez2u]

"Besides the pictures, I also heard that the coffee and food was good" LOL - The coffee and food is an after-thought, of course!

[@saturn4rchive]

Yessss, I always look forward to Christmas content from you! I'm also glad you're making the most out of not being home for the season 💖

[@sarahberlaud4285]

I don't know if it's easy to change, but the restaurant at 15:47 is Din Tai Fung, not Din Tai Tung (in the captions)... for anyone looking to try it out :) I hope Taylor and anyone reading this had a nice Christmas, if that's your thing! I haven't had a great one... emergency hospitalization for my pregnancy on the 22nd... they wanted to do an emergency c-section, but there're no beds in the NICU for baby (I'm only 34 weeks along). So baby has to stay inside despite the danger to him and to me. Wish us luck... Having missed all things Christmas, and about to miss New Year's, too (I'm in Japan, so it's an ultra important day here), I'm super grateful for videos like these - making the best of any situation, staying positive and looking on the bright side, and frankly just Taylor and Tom being their awesome selves.

[@bente094]

In the Netherlands we have a 1st and 2nd day of Christmas. In my family we open the presents on the second day!

[@AngelLilith]

In Norway it’s very similar!

[@leticiaperez2037]

Omg posted 5 mins ago!! I’m only this early because I’m pulling an all nighter from california, it’s 6am😴

[@Sukilamae]

Hong Kong looks beautiful during the holidays! Glad to see you are keeping your smiles going even though Christmas will be a bit different for you 🎄

[@melissaleonard8741]

Boxing Day at the Pen Centre!!! Shopping for Xmas ornaments and calendars!

[@willcu]

Merry Christmas Taylor! Happy holidays and have a great new year. Hope everyone have vaccine presents this Christmas!

[@msmalee]

I lived in HK with my family until I was 6 and we moved to the UK. I remember having no decorations at home but we would go out and look at all the lights and Christmas decorations out and it would be a big day. Now we are in the Uk and we have been here for 30 odd years, we have fully embraced the “western” style and have Christmas tree, stockings and Christmas lunch for my 2 kids. Also you were “one of those shoppers” with your suitcase 🙊😅😂

[@CharlyneMaes]

I lived in HK for three years when I was in High School (so about 5 years ago). I spent 3 Christmases there and I loved it... I miss HK so much !! I hope I'll go back one day T.T

[@Pink_Aqua]

I loved that little get ready with me segment before your event! It was super fun and cute!

[@BarbicideSmoothie]

I love your white swear with the red ribbon drawstrings!❤🥺

[@reinak1063]

I haven’t been this early in a while!! Hey Taylor!! I hope everything’s going well💖💖

[@Umba]

That's so sweet that you're learning Cantonese and HK culture!

[@janegirot1623]

2020 is the year of making sure everyone you love is healthy

[@hgdhfbv]

your fluffy look at the end was so so cute!! love the curly hair on you

[@DechenWongmo]

Rosie's bag perfectly matches her coat 😭 Ahh my heart 💞💕

[@2shy4u97]

Taylor, I like how you go through the cultural stuff--the differences. That's very interesting to me.

[@jaepennington7065]

I am also far from home this Christmas. My husband and I live in the UK and are both from Australia. All of our family still live there. We had planned to go back for Christmas this year but instead it will be just us two and our three cats. I look forward to watching your vlogs, especially at this time when the world seems so sad.

[@michellecawthorpe5375]

Merry Christmas 🎄 I love your videos and you really put it into a positive for appreciating what you have in life! Such an amazing attitude on life to have! 😊

[@naomihayler4793]

Will we get to meet your assistant sometime? Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏼

[@RacheleMellai]

I really enjoy your videos, you keep me company and I can see how much effort there is with the editing! Thanks :)

[@josefinemalmborg4716]

I just found it so cute when you told the tree it was already festive ^^

[@hkgurlie]

Hey Taylor!!! This year hk is definitely more festive than Christmas in Toronto. Besides the snow and maybe driving in a car to see decorated homes, it didn't feel like Christmas at all. The city was locked down and we were not allowed to visit family or friends. We were advised to stay within our immediate household (people you live with). It's my first year celebrating Xmas in Toronto after 10 years in hk, and I was looking forward to it so much. Despite it all, I am so happy and super thankful to see you share this video (and part 2) because it gave me the most Christmas spirit I ever got this season. 💕💕💕 It's funny because I used to watch your xmas videos to experience Canadian Christmases that I miss so much. With t.o lockdown and everything closed, I'm watching your hk Christmases and missing that 😂 🙈 Thank you for allowing us to experience and see things through your eyes. Hope 2021 treats us all better and we can all visit and hug our friends and families soon!

[@bambaolina]

This will be my first christmas without my family and it’s hard, but your videos always make me feel better ❤️

[@CarolynnMarkey]

I'm so excited about these videos!

[@mellee1115]

In love with that black outfit! Happy Holidays Taylor and Elbow san from Canada!

[@caroline0515]

Boxing Day is the ONLY day of the year that Lush beauty has their sale! You have to order early, or it's all gone. Happy shopping!