7 delightful Christmas activities for families who love malling
MANILA, Philippines – More than gift giving every Christmas, spending time with the family has always been a holiday tradition.
For a family who loves spending their time together in malls, here are some activities you have to can do together this Christmas:
Listen to the Christmas serenades
Feel the Yuletide cheer by listening to a concert series featuring top singers together with the well-renowned Manila Symphony Orchestra.
- November 5 (TriNoma) - Piolo Pascual and Daryl Ong
- November 7 (Glorietta) - Sam Milby and Yeng Constantino
- November 11 (Greenbelt) - Erik Santos and Nikki Gil
- November 14 (Fairview Terraces), November 22 (Ayala Center Cebu), December 6 (Market! Market!), December 13 (Alabang Town Center) - Kyla, KZ Tandingan, Richard Poon, Angeline Quinto, Jay R and Marion Aunor
Have some Frank flashback with your dad by watching “Frankly Speaking”
Frankly Speaking is a jazz musical inspired from the famous hits of the legendary music icon, the late Frank Sinatra. This musical concert will also feature the talented dancer, musician and entertainer, Omar Edwards from New York.
- November 13 - Harbor Point, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- November 14 - MarQuee Mall Angeles, Pampanga
- November 20 - Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro
- November 22 - Abreeza Mall, Davao
Put a bright smile onto your children’s face by introducing them to Peppa Pig
Another remarkable offering from Ayala Malls is a special gift for the kids. The spotlight is on British animated series Peppa Pig, as she celebrates her first Christmas in malls, together with her family—little brother George and Mummy and Daddy Pig, who will be giving a Christmas presentation with sing-a-long, dancing, and snorts of laughter for the most wonderful time of the year.
- November 13-15 – Glorietta
- November 21-22 – Trinoma
- November 27-29 - Ayala Center Cebu
- December 4-6 - Alabang Town Center
- December 11-13- Market! Market!
- December 18-20 - Ayala Malls Solenad
Showcase your creativity
Besides the much-awaited festivities, Glorietta remains passionate in the arts with its Calligraphy Fair that will be an afternoon pen meet highlighting top artists in the country on November 7 and the Artwork T-shirt Printing for customized shirts for the holidays on December 12.
Spread love to the unfortunate
As Christmas is the season to give back, a CSR effort from Ayala Malls entitled “100 Christmas Wishes” will also be held to encourage shoppers in sponsoring wishes of 100 less fortunate children from November to December.
Indulge on sales
While Greenbelt will kick off its Christmas season with a lighting and toasting ceremony on November 11, Alabang Town Center introduces the holiday spirit with back-to-back toy fairs and sale events before its weekly Community Christmas Cantata on the whole month of December with special participation from Lyceum Orchestra, Lighthouse Bible Church, San Beda College, SAT Music, Christ Commission Fellowship and many more.
Satisfy your tummy
Foodies will enjoy sumptuous delights from Weekend Market by The Clean Plate at UP Town Center on December 11 to 13, Greenbelt Christmas Market on all weekends of December, and Awesome Food fair co-presented by lifestyle blog Our Awesome Planet on December 20 to 22.
