“We missed out on a Christmas tree last year: by the time my husband arrived at the Mong Kok Flower Market, they were going for around HK$8,000 (US$1,025) each,” says the still puzzled Lily Smithson. , remembering the price. As families hit by the coronavirus pandemic rush to secure a great fir or Douglas pine for the holiday. “There was no way we were missing this year.” Adding to the wish of a beautiful Christmas 2021 is baby Ella, who had her first birthday a few weeks back….
