Few – if any – festivals are as universally celebrated as Christmas. A time of feasting, laughter and cheer, the season of Yule is both a revered religious occasion as well as a secular celebration which transcends faith. 

 

In PASSIONS this issue, we take you to witness the Christmas joy in 17 different countries – from Asia to Africa, from Europe to the Americas, through the eyes and testimonies of their Ambassadors in Malaysia. Through this journey, one thing becomes clear, whatever reason one may have for marking the season, Christmas is a time for togetherness with family, friends and loved ones. 

 

For us in PASSIONS, our readers are part and parcel of our extended family. That is why we invite you to share in the delights of the very best that the world has to offer through our magazine. From the world of fashion, we showcase the latest collections of Spring/Summer 2012 from the catwalks of the fashion capitals – London, Paris, New York, and Milan.

 

If you are in the mood for admiring some of the most perfectly crafted, most sparkling, most glamorous gems in the world, look not further than our gorgeous feature on the iconic jewellery of the legend of the silver screen – the late great Elizabeth Taylor.

 

Those of you who have the passion for speed, who live for the thrill of feeling the wind in their hair as you race down the highway will surely delight in our spotlight on the latest automobile wonders which made their debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. 

 

But of course, PASSIONS is not just about the superficial. That is why our Humanity pages strive to tug the heartstrings and inspire our readers to become that change for the better. In this issue, we highlight the pressing issue of animal cruelty, where our defenceless four-legged and/or feathered friends are subjected to the most shocking mistreatments in the name of science, food and entertainment.

 

For more cultured pursuits, why not join us as we enjoy the talents of the prodigiously gifted singers from the Vienna Boys’ Choir, who share with PASSIONS their love for music and life, and who demonstrated the joie de vivre of youth. Then come and feast your eyes on the visual masterpieces of artists from all over Asia who displayed their magnum opuses at Art Expo Malaysia 2011.

 

Whatever your desires… whatever your joys… you can find it all here in PASSIONS.