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Christmas isn't going away any time soon--or ever! Not even a pandemic can dampen the Christmas spirit, especially for Filipinos who have centuries-old traditions like the Simbang Gabi, Noche Buena and gift-giving.

Here are bazaars where you can shop for Christmas gifts this 2020 / Source: Pexels

And if you're among many who haven't done their Christmas shopping yet, then let this be your guide to the Christmas bazaars in Metro Manila this 2020. Check them out below.

Old Baguio Market at the Forum Robinsons

Miss spending Christmas in the City of Pines? You can still experience Christmas in Baguio City through the Old Baguio Market, a retail concept by Old Baguio Café at the Upper Ground Atrium of Forum Robinsons.

You can shop for Baguio City's famous pasalubongs, produce, handicrafts, fashion accessories, and many more from the city's top brands. The bazaar will be open until March 1, 2021, so you can also shop there after Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Old Baguio Market at the Forum Robinsons / Source: Robinsons Land Corp.

Speaking of Baguio, if you're planning on going on a much-needed staycation soon, check out these awesome accommodations in the City of Pines.

Robinsons Novaliches 2020 Christmas Bazaar

If you live up north, then you should definitely check out Robinsons Novaliches's Christmas Bazaar located at the Parking 2 of the mall.

They have 85 stalls that offer a variety of gift items such as fashionable clothes and shoes, stylish phone accessories, household items, knick-knacks of all sorts, and so much more.

There are also food stalls where you can grab a quick bite when you get hungry from shopping all day. Plus, you don't need to worry about the Christmas rush because they're open from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM every day until January 3, 2021.

Robinsons Novaliches 2020 Christmas Bazaar / Source: Robinsons Novaliches

Paskuhan sa Maynila sa Mehan Garden

The City of Manila has its own Christmas bazaar at the Mehan Garden. They're open from 4 PM to 11:00 PM until January 2, 2021.

It was initiated for entrepreneurs to recover from the economic consequences of the pandemic, and also to help provide jobs for displaced workers during the lockdown.

Strict safety protocols will be implemented to ensure the safety of both the vendors and shoppers.

Tiendesitas' Bazaar and Sale

Tiendesitas has plenty of amazing shopping deals in several stores and great finds at their Yuletide bazaar.

Among the brands with ongoing sales are Pacsports, Decathlon's Gift of Sport, True Value, Daiso, and Toys R Us.

Designer's Holiday Bazaar

You can shop for gift items from local designers and brands at the annual Designer's Holiday Bazaar (DHB) at the ground floor showroom of Greenbelt 5. The holiday bazaar is curated by Bea Zobel Jr. and Sofia Elizalde and 20% of the proceeds will be used to support Filipino scholars.

DHB 2020 will be open until December 24 and will be implementing a safe and contactless shopping experience for everyone's safety.

You might also want to check out amazing finds at the Noel Bazaar 2020.

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