Fashion, gadgets, carnivals and more: Christmas bazaars in the metro

Christmas shouldn't be about material things, but there's also nothing wrong with giving family and friends a little something to show them that you're thinking about them during this holiday. Here are a few upcoming Christmas bazaars around the metro to get you ahead of the holiday shopping grind.

Habiness! All Things Handmade Bazaar

"Habiness" will be open to one and all at the Yuchengco Museum from Nov. 6 to 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free of charge.

The press release calls it, “An intimate holiday bazaar featuring specially selected merchants and artisans selling Filipino textiles, clothing, accessories, and homeware.”

Visit the website or call (632) 889-1234 for more details.

Zonta Alabang Christmas Carnivale Bazaar

Would your loved ones prefer to do something else while you shop? Family bonding need not take a backseat, at Zonta Alabang's Christmas Carnivale Bazaar on Nov. 22 to 23 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The attractions your loved ones can visit while you do your Christmas shopping include, “Man on stilts, unicyclist, fire eaters, jugglers, acrobats, bubble show, magic show, Christmas carolers, live bands, go karting, arcade games, inflatables, animal rides, bikes, arts and crafts and much more,” according to the bazaar's Facebook page.

The bazaar will be at Cuenca Park, Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City. For inquiries, email zontaalabangbazaar2014@gmail.com or call 842-9225.

St. James the Great Christmas Bazaar

This four-day sale will take place from Nov. 27 to 30 on Alabang-Zapote Road. Items are 50 to 70 percent off.

Email stjbazaar@gmail.com or call 807-1623 / 842-4279 / 842-5140 for inquiries.

SuperSale Bazaar Holiday Edition

If you're hunting for new additions to your wardrobe (or those of your loved ones) this Christmas, Super Sale Bazaar has you covered, with over 200 brands and discounts of up to 90 percent on selected items.

Shoppers also have a chance to win a three-day, two-night stay in Boracay.

You can find the next bazaar at the World Trade Center, Hall D (Tent). It will last from Nov. 7 to 9, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the SuperSale Facebook page for more details.

Trendsetter's Holiday Series Bazaar

Trendsetter's Bazaar's final sale for the year will bring together fashion and technology under one tent—the Metro Tent Convention Center. Select items in the Gadget District are up to 80 percent off. Catch it from Dec. 12 to 14, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For details, call 09178279260 or email trendsettersbazaar@gmail.com.

Noel Discovery Bazaar

Noel Bazaar has several iterations across a handful of dates and two venues.

World Trade Center:

    November 14-30 (Hall A)
    November 14-21 (Halls B & C)
    November 22-30 (Hall D)

The Filinvest Tent

    December 5-7
    December 19-21

For more details, visit the bazaar's Facebook page or call 6870654 (local 807).

International Bazaar 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs will be hosting its 48th International Bazaar on Nov. 16 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum in Pasay City, 9 a.m. to 7 a.m.