The holiday season has officially arrived at Glorietta, and it made sure to welcome it in a big—and bright—way. It marked the start of its holiday festivities with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, drawing shoppers and guests for an evening of lights, music, and plenty of cheer.
Photo: Ayala Malls
This year’s theme, “That Holiday Feeling,” turned the Activity Center into a festive wonderland. A projection-mapping show opened the celebration and led into the reveal of what is now considered Metro Manila’s tallest indoor Christmas tree—a 66-foot structure designed to symbolize joy, unity, and the long-standing Filipino tradition of spending the holiday with loved ones.
Ayala Malls’ head of marketing, Mae Dichupa, shared that the tree lighting remains one of their most anticipated traditions.
“This year, with the unveiling of the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the metro, right here at Glorietta, and an exciting lineup of holiday activities across all our malls, we wanted to bring everyone that sense of wonder and togetherness that makes Christmas truly special at Ayala Malls,” she said.
The festivities don’t stop in Makati. Ayala Malls is rolling out holiday experiences across its malls nationwide, including:
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Giftville (November 27, 2025–January 18, 2026) – A curated Christmas market featuring oversized gift box stalls at Ayala Malls Manila Bay’s Central Garden, open on weekends.
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Designers holiday bazaar (November 29, 2025–December 7, 2025) – A showcase of Filipino craftsmanship curated by Beatriz and Sofia Zobel. With 110 exhibitors, the bazaar offers gift options that also support Ayala Foundation and STEPS Foundation. Happening at Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta.
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Holiday light shows & fireworks displays – Scheduled on select December weekends at One Ayala, Centrio, Fairview Terraces, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Cloverleaf, Vertis North, Trinoma, and MarQuee Mall.
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Giant lantern fair (December 27–28, 2025) – The well-loved Pampanga tradition comes to Ayala Malls MarQuee Mall, featuring giant parols synchronized to Christmas music and capped with a fireworks display.
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Christmas mallwide sales – Holiday deals await shoppers at Alabang Town Center, Trinoma, Market! Market!, Abreeza, Centrio, Capitol Central, and more.
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Holiday raffle promotions – Select Ayala Malls are giving away trips to Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Bangkok, and Vietnam.
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Workshops, Santa meet-and-greets, wrapping stations, and more – Various Christmas activities also run across different Ayala Malls throughout November and December.
As Dichupa shares, “The holidays are all about making memories, and the perfect place to start is right here in Ayala Malls.”
If you’re looking to soak in a bit of Christmas magic or simply want to kick off your holiday shopping, Glorietta and other Ayala Malls might be worth adding to your list this season.
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