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They say the prettiest sight to see during the holidays is the holly on your own front door. For homeowners at Four Seasons Private Residences, that’s especially true. In London, Boston, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, San Francisco and Bangkok, Four Seasons goes the extra mile every holiday season to make sure everyone feels the warmth. However you celebrate, when you live with Four Seasons, coming home always means coming home to family.

The smell of fresh-cut Christmas trees, the twinkling of lights, the colourful bows and other holiday décor can instantly put you in the holiday spirit. “Decorating for festive season is one of the most important projects for us,” notes Andra Bodea, Regional Director of Residences at Twenty Grosvenor Square, A Four Seasons Residence. “We aim to set ourselves apart from other residential buildings, and this plays a big role. We try to be very creative and bring excitement every year by transforming the common areas of the building into magic.” Each year, the teams across Four Seasons Private Residences work closely with florists and decorators to decide on a theme and strategize every detail. “We have wonderful partners and floral designers, all masters of their craft, to help us bring holiday cheer to the residences, always with elegance and tact to respect and show love and appreciation to everyone in our community,” says Eric Jausseran, Director of Experiences at Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton Street, Boston.

And it’s not just Christmas that gets the spotlight at Four Seasons. “On the first night of Hanukkah, residents and employees gather at our menorah prominently displayed in the lobby to celebrate the Festival of Lights,” says Jon Ondrak, Director of Residences at Four Seasons Private Residences Los Angeles. “Throughout the month, we add special touches of holiday cheer around the pool and other building common areas to celebrate the season.”

In Malaysia, the major holidays throughout the year are typically Eid-al-Fitr, Chinese New Year and Deepavali (also known as Diwali). “These festivals reflect the rich cultural diversity and traditions that unite the nation in festive joy and harmony,” says Leena Ong, Director of Residences at Four Seasons Private Residences Kuala Lumpur. “We take great pride and joy in creating a visually warm and enchanting atmosphere in our common areas.” During the last Eid-al-Fitr, for example, decorations included intricate ketupat motifs and vibrant lights and floral arrangements meticulously curated to evoke a sense of joy and ignite the festive spirit. During this time, the team members donned cultural attire fit for the celebration – adding a richness to the festivities and an authentic experience.

While the common areas are often the most elaborate, every residential team also goes above and beyond to assist homeowners with decorating their own residences by facilitating tree delivery, unpacking décor from storage and then helping to take it all down when the time comes. In Boston, getting your holiday décor ready has never been easier. “The first week of December, we are planning a Holiday Tree Sip & Shop Market,” notes Jausseran. “The idea is to bring joy but also to facilitate it with an on-property holiday décor event where residents can come to the lobby and choose their perfect holiday tree and wreaths while enjoying peppermint mimosas, hot cocoa and cookies.”

Because many treasured holiday moments are spent enjoying each other’s company around the table, the residential teams put extra care into food and drink options during this time of year. “The holidays, for us, typically start in mid-November, about two weeks before Thanksgiving, with our One Dalton Wine Festival,” says Jausseran. “By bringing together 20 regions and dozens of professionals, the idea is to help our residents choose the perfect wines in time for the holidays and their get-togethers. It’s also a great moment of conviviality.”

In addition to creating thoughtful opportunities for enhancing residents’ holiday planning, the robust food and beverage programs at every property also offer tailored menus, personal grocery shopping and the services of a private chef for Christmas meals or other family gatherings. And although individual families are given personalized service and attention everywhere, many properties also invite residents to celebrate together as a community. At Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission, San Francisco, the season always kicks off with a Friendsgiving in November, hosted by a local restaurant and held in The Club. “Last year, all our residents gathered on the club level, and it was a big success,” says Gina Thomas, Regional Director of Residences. “Michael Mina hosted the event, and he did a cooking demonstration on what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers. He turned leftover stuffing into bread and made an amazing sandwich – our residents loved this.”

When you reside with Four Seasons, your family becomes a part of something bigger. Many residents have friends and family visiting during this time of year, and the residential teams are ready to welcome them. In Boston, the team at One Dalton invites parents, grandparents and children to a family concert by the world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra in November. “We are blessed that the famous orchestra hall is just a five-minute walk from our property. We’ll do it in true Four Seasons fashion, with hot cocoa waiting for the entire family on their return. It will really set the mood for the most magical time of the year.”

For young residents, the holiday season is often filled with thoughts of Santa Claus and presents under the tree. From letters to Santa in San Francisco to cookie decorating and a visit from the red-suited man himself at Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, each team makes it a point not only to celebrate children but also to draw out the childlike wonder in everyone.

The end of the year is often a time when people reassess their charitable giving and make their final donations. With this in mind, the team in Boston began the One Dalton Holiday Mixer for a Cause, both to help residents decide on their final contributions and to build an even stronger Four Seasons community.

Every year, Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton Street, Boston also partners with a luxury boutique that generously agrees to donate a significant percentage of the proceeds of the sales from the mixer to the property’s charity of choice. In the past, this has included Italian fashion brands Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli, with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations such as food banks, shelters and parks. “This is a great opportunity to engage our community around a common goal for causes and social impacts close to their hearts,” says Jausseran. “It is also a way for our relatively new property to partner with important neighbours and make a crucial difference within our community.”

There’s a similar spirit of giving at Four Seasons Private Residences Los Angeles, where staff and residents host a clothing and donation drive for families in the greater Los Angeles area, and at Four Seasons Private Residences 706 Mission, San Francisco, where the residents host an annual toy drive.

Four Seasons always goes above and beyond for residents, especially during this time of year in order to create a luxury Christmas and holiday experience. By getting to know every family throughout the year, supporting them in their holiday traditions becomes second nature. In London at Twenty Grosvenor Square, A Four Seasons Residence, traditions continue even if the homeowners are absent. During a previous Deepavali, the team kept the main door of one apartment open when the owners were not home to respect the tradition of having the door open for good luck and prosperity.

No matter where you live or how you celebrate, the heartfelt moments, thoughtful touches and genuine care make the holidays – and every day – special at Four Seasons.