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LOOK: Santa Claus is coming to these 5 spots

By Patricia Isabella Romarate

As kids, your favorite bedtime stories during the Christmas season was the enchanting tales of the jolly man in a big red suit - Santa Claus. He was the one who gifted every child with their Christmas wishes (if they've been nice!), and no kid has ever thanked him personally because he lives in the North Pole. But now, children and kids-at-heart get a chance to finally meet and greet Saint Nick in these five places: Check them out!

1. Makati Diamond Residences

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The Makati Diamond Residences offers a special treat this holiday season with room rates that start at ₱6,300 a night in their luxurious 41-sqm studio room from December 1 to 30. But what's even better is that they also have holiday activities tat include evening mass on Christmas Eve and Meet and Greet with Santa Claus!

You can also have brunch with Santa for only ₱2,000 per person on December 25!

This 5-star hotel is located at 118 Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City.

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2. S Maison at Conrad Manila

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Did you know that Santa Claus enjoys spending his Sundays with children and families?

Indeed, it's true! At the S Maison at Conrad Manila, our beloved Father Christmas meets and greets families and guests every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Atrium.

He'll be there until Christmas Day only, so make your way to the S Maison today and snap a selfie with Santa!

S Maison at Conrad Manila is located at Seaside Boulevard, Coral Way, Pasay City.

3. Magical Christmas Village

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At the Magical Christmas Village, you will marvel at their life-sized Christmas installations, a 42-foot tree, amazing fireworks display, and musical performances by some of our favorite local musicians such as I Belong To The Zoo, Unique, This Band, Leanne and Naara, and Silent Sanctuary every Saturday.

But on Sunday? Santa Claus will be there to meet children who want to share their Christmas wishes and pose for holiday photos with him.

This Magical Christmas Village is located at the Filinvest City in Alabang.

4. Greenhills

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Meet Santa Claus at V Mall, Greenhills every Saturday. Simbang Gabi Masses are also held nightly from December 15 to 23 at the Chapel of the Holy Family.

Another treat for guests is an admission-free laser show held every 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. along the G-Strip Parking Area.

Greenhills is located in San Juan, Metro Manila.

5. Araneta City malls

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A Grand Fireworks Display and a towering Christmas tree at the Times Square Food Park sounds delightful as it is. But Araneta City loves its people so much that they will also host a meet and greet with Santa Claus at the Gateway Mall, Farmers Plaza, and Ali Mall every Friday and Saturday of December 20 to 25 at 6:00 p.m.

These three Araneta City malls are located in Cubao, Quezon City.

Head on to town now and get the chance to sit on Kris Kringle's lap or simply strike a pose beside this jolly old man.