Christmas is officially here as establishments in Metro Manila unveil their elaborate, fun, and uplifting Christmas displays one by one.
Christmas celebrations for 2020 may be less festive than all the others before it, but surely the pandemic won't stop people from keeping the spirit of Christmas alive in their own little ways.
From simple home decorations to more elaborate ones in commercial establishments, Christmas decorations or displays bring much-needed cheer and hope amid this challenging time.
So, if you're looking for some Instagram-worthy Christmas displays in Metro Manila, here are photos of some malls and hotels that are all decked out for the holiday season.
Robinsons Galleria's Christmas set is sure to whisk you away from your worries and take you into a classic and festive Christmas wonderland. They have life-sized swan sculptures, rows of ballerinas and nutcracker soldiers, white lights, dazzling ornamental balls, and a 35-foot Christmas tree.
Robinsons Magnolia takes you to Winter Wonderland this Christmas. If you want to have a white Christmas without leaving the country, then look no further than their beautiful Christmas display. Take lots of selfies with their huge white Christmas tree and cute snowmen at the atrium.
They also have other snowmen and Winter Wonderland displays in their spacious outdoor area, so you can take plenty of photos with your loved ones in between shopping and dining.
If you're in Baguio City and want a Winter Wonderland atmosphere to match the cold weather, you can check out SM City Baguio's gorgeous Christmas display, featuring polar bears.
Sheraton Manila Bay's Christmas theme this year is “Welcome Home for Christmas.” The lighting of their 12-foot-tall Mabuhay Jeepney was led by hotel General Manager, Richard Masselin.
The guests of honor during the lighting ceremony at Sheraton Manila Bay were Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, Manila City Vice Mayor Dr. Honey Lacuna-Pangan, and Barangay 699 Chairman Edwin “Amo” Chan.
The Marriott Group actually simultaneously lit up the Christmas displays of their hotels in the country such as the Marriott Manila Hotel, Sheraton Manila Hotel, Clark Marriott Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo
Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat led the lighting of the tree at The Peninsula Manila on October 27.
The signature Festive Tree of The Peninsula Manila was recently lit in its first lighting ceremony streamed live on their official Facebook account.
“Hope” is the theme of SM Mall of Asia's (MOA) Christmas display this year. If you want to give back this Christmas, you can purchase their Bears of Joy for only 200 pesos. You take home one beat and the other one goes to a child in need or a frontliner. They're also giving away a limited-edition SM MOA holiday mask for every purchase worth Php1,500 from any establishments at MOA.
SM City North EDSA's theme this year is “Holly Jolly Christmas” and the stars of their displays are Santa's cute and ever-helpful reindeer friends. Plus, they also have a Santa AR app for a more wonderful picture-taking experience. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte graced the lighting ceremony of their gigantic Christmas tree at The Block Atrium.
If you want a sparkly holiday photo, drop by S Maison and take pictures with their 35-foot-tall blush, gold and silver Christmas Tree.
Aside from their signature Christmas façade decorations, Trinoma mall's atrium facing North Avenue is all decked out with hanging Christmas lights and a giant Christmas tree in the center. You're sure to have a wonderful dining experience with loved ones in the restaurants within the atrium.
The tradition lives on as Araneta City in Cubao recently lights up its stunning giant Christmas tree. The event was held last Saturday, November 14. The public was able to witness the ceremony through Facebook and YouTube. The Christmas tree is open daily to the public. Health protocols will be strictly enforced to ensure safety.