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Places to visit for Christmas trees, displays, and light shows in Metro Manila and beyond
Want a shining, shimmering, and splendid Christmas?
Here’s a guide to where you, your family, and your friends can enjoy stunning light shows, displays, and Christmas trees around Metro Manila and beyond!
Araneta City
It’s already Christmas season for Araneta City as they unveiled their giant Christmas tree last November 10, marking the start of the festive season in the city.
Its 100-foot Christmas tree filled with thousands of dazzling lights proudly stands tall at Times Square Park in Araneta, surrounded by food stalls that your friends and loved ones will surely enjoy.
Greenbelt’s Dior Tree
While doing your last-minute Christmas shopping, you might want to stop by Ayala Mall Greenbelt’s Dior Tree located on the Greenbelt Fashion Walk.
The Dior tree that screams elegance and luxury with its golden tree of life and majestic butterflies is inspired by Pietro Ruffo’s Dior Cruise 2024 Collection.
The Dior Tree is open to the public until January 6, 2023.
SM Mall of Asia Holiday Fireworks
Shopping for gifts this Christmas might be a little bit stressful with the long queues in counters or Manila’s terrible traffic during holiday seasons.
You might want to destress yourself first by stopping by the SM Mall of Asia where you can see spectacular lights and fireworks display in their annual Holiday Fireworks show.
The show is located at Central Park in the SM by the Bay. It is where the infamous MOA Seaside and MOA Eye stand, so you can either watch it while feeling the sea breeze or enjoy a quiet time at the famed Ferris wheel.
The MOA Holiday fireworks display runs every Friday until December 29, with a very special show happening on Christmas Day, December 25, from 7 p.m. onwards.
Ayala Triangle Gardens
The Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City is known for its shimmering lights every Christmas season, and they are back this year with its annual Festival of Lights.
Three enthralling light-and-sound musical medleys are on display at this year's Festival of Lights: a Filipino medley of well-known Christmas songs, large band arrangements of well-known carols, and even lively K-pop beats.
In its 15th year, the eagerly awaited Festival of Lights bears the theme "Christmas Nights with Countless Lights," and will debut two brand-new interactive attractions: Wish Upon a Light and Liter of Light.
The Festival of Light kicked off on November 14 and will continue to be open to visitors from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. until January 14, 2024.
University of Santo Tomas
The campus life of every Thomasian will not be complete without the sight of the giant Christmas tree that proudly stands tall in the UST grandstand and the glimmering lights floating around the campus.
The giant Christmas tree and the sea of lights only mean one thing in Thomasian culture: the start of the annual Paskuhan season in the University.
Every year, Paskuhan has a theme that sets the mood of Thomasians in the month-long Christmas celebration. This year’s theme is based on the iconic video game “Super Mario.”
Bonifacio Global City’s Christmas Tree and Fireworks Display
The 100-foot Christmas tree towering along 7th Avenue is the highlight of Bonifacio Global City’s holiday this year!
Just a few blocks away is the first 3D interactive billboard in Southeast Asia, located at 5th Avenue, making Christmas in BGC more magical.
Additionally, from December 15 to December 24, there are daily Simbang Gabi services, weekly fireworks displays, and Santa Meet & Greets.
Okada Manila’s House of Wonderland
If you and your family are planning for a quiet staycation around the Metro but still want to feel the Christmas spirit around you, then you might want to stay at Okada Manila and see their House of Wonderland.
Opened last November, House of Wonderland features a Noel Bazaar, enchanting light shows, a Christmas village, and a majestic Christmas tree that you and your family will surely enjoy
Gingerbread House
Just a few hours away from Manila, you can find a Fairytale-inspired Gingerbread House located in the heart of Alfonso, Cavite.
This Gingerbread house features a winter wonderland perfect for both kids and kids at heart.
If you are craving something sweet and in the mood to craft your own gingerbread house and cookies, there is also a place where you can let your imagination run wild and make your sweets.
Nuvali Fountain of Lights
Another destination in the South where you can watch dazzling lights is the eco-city Nuvali, Laguna.
Called Nuvali Fountain of Lights, it features an immersive experience on the ground, the magnificent water show that radiates colorful lights in the area.
The fountain show runs Fridays to Sundays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a show every 30 minutes. The three themes of the display are "Parol ng Pasko," which highlights colorful 3D parol elements, "Philippine Biodiversity or Bioluminescence," which highlights neon and glow-in-the-dark underwater creatures, and "Constellation," which transports viewers to a celestial journey while featuring a lively musical arrangement.
Holiday at Play in Ayala Malls Vermosa
It’s another win for South kids as Ayala Malls Vermosa in Imus, Cavite has been transformed into a Christmas village for the holiday season!
Holiday at Play offers audiences a 10-minute display that includes seven Christmas installations. The shows run from 6 pm to 10 pm at half-hour intervals and have an entrance fee of P200.
Now that you have this semi-complete guide on where to see mesmerizing Christmas lights, trees, and displays, it’s time for you and your loved ones to enjoy the holiday season. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
