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A Vogue Paris Guide to the holidays by: Edita Vilkeviciute

Every day in December, Vogue Paris asks some of its most celebrated friends about their ideal festivities. This Thursday, December 27, it’s the turn of Edita Vilkeviciute to talk all things festive.

Is there a photo in your phone that screams Christmas?
"A photo of me in front of the Christmas tree when I was a child.”

Where are you celebrating Christmas this year?
"I never miss a Christmas in Lithuania with my family.”

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Which hotel or place do you dream of celebrating Christmas in?
"At my grandma’s house with my whole family like we do every year is the best! I would also love to spend Christmas in the Swiss Alps.”

Which fragrance reminds you of Christmas?
"Real Christmas trees!”

What is your best childhood Christmas memory?
"Snow, snow, snow! We used to make giant snowmen and have snowball fights.”

Which guilty pleasure do you indulge in for Christmas?
"Kinder chocolates and condensed milk!”

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Which film would you recommend watching during the holidays?
"Love Actually."

Can you give us three songs from your Christmas playlist?
“Norah Jones’s ‘It's not Christmas 'Til You Come Home’, John Lennon’s ‘Happy Christmas’, Irving Berlin’s ‘White Berlin’ and Michael Buble’s Christmas Album is always good. There are so many!”

Rolled up socks neatly stored on a wooden box.Ross Tomei

Which three gifts are you dreaming of receiving this year?
"Condensed milk, black socks (because they always disappear) and homemade snacks made from ingredients from my aunt’s garden and forest. I love to have them to snack on flights."

Do you have any ideas for a secret Santa gift for less than ten euros?
"Handmade presents like a cake, pie, or jam. I also love wooden cutting boards and all kinds of wooden utensils like spatulas and spoons."

Which piece of jewelry are you dreaming of receiving this year?
"Any amazing piece by Fabio Salini."

What’s a great beauty gift to give or receive?
"Someone’s dream perfume, Bob Recine’s hair oil, St Barth Sea Breeze Premium Care oil, hair products by David Mallet, which I love, and Julie Lindh’s Ageless System Beauty Wand.”

Which beauty look would you advise for a sensational New Year’s Eve look?
“Flawless skin with a bronzer and a little highlighter, curled lashes, silver black sparkly eyeshadow and mascara. Tom Ford and Charlotte Tilbury have amazing eyeshadow pallets!”

What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2019?
" I still have one important one left from last year: learn to drive! In 2019, I would love to spend time alone and do sports. I also want to spend even more time in Lithuania!”

What is your top tip for recovering after the festive season?
"Sleep and watch movies all day long. The New Year’s resolutions can wait a few more days!”