Star-studded Christmas Lighting Ceremony kicks off Christmas festivities at Greenhills Promenade and Theater Mall

The stars came out to sparkle and shine at the Promenade and Theater Mall on Tuesday, November 15.

Over a thousand small and big lanterns lit up one by one at the traditional Christmas Lighting Ceremony of Greenhills Promenade and Theater Mall, and this year, a star-studded cast participated in the countdown.

Encantadia star Sanya Lopez, Destiny Rose star Ken Chan, heartthrob Hiro Peralta, hunk Jak Roberto, model Mac Manicad, and veteran stars Tirso Cruz III, Carla Martinez, Donita Rose and Director Gina Alajar were on hand to press the button that would turn on the Christmas lights and lanterns. John Nite, co-star of the late German “Kuya Germs” Moreno in his Saturday show “Walang Tulugan”, merrily played event host for the night.

In the past, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno made it a point to glam up the Promenade Greenhills Christmas ritual by bringing along showbiz friends and alagas like Gloria Romero, Barbie Forteza, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene and others. This year, his “alagas” carried on the tradition on his behalf.

Music Museum Group Inc. president Precy M. Florentino said she will be forever grateful to Kuya Germs for his heartfelt support for Promenade, Theater Mall, Greenhills Cinemas and the Music Museum. “Every year he helps to make Christmas here shine with a lot of stars. This year I know he is still very much with us because all the stars seem to have come out tonight. We hope that our Christmas atmosphere here provides a sense of peace and happiness for everyone.”

The Christmas Lighting ceremony will kick off Christmas festivities at Promenade and Theater Mall starting with a Christmas Bazaar called Fashion + Toys = Christmas Joy every Thursday to Sunday from November 17 to December 11 and daily from December 15 to 22. On December 17 and 18, the Hanyang SM Wind Band from Seoul, Korea will perform at the Promenade Al Fresco from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa Claus will roam around Promenade and Theater Mall from 4 to 6 p.m. on December 17 and from 2 to 6 p.m. on December 18. Kids can have their selfies with Santa where they find him or at his very special Santa’s Corner. Allan Gonzales, The Promenade’s resident pianist, is back at his piano to fill the atmosphere with favorite Christmas songs.

For more information, visit www.musicmuseum.com.ph and like Music Museum Group on Facebook.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at TutubanCenter

Christmas tree lighting to officially start the holiday season at shopping mecca

The breeze is getting cooler, the mood is getting more festive, and for TutubanCenter, the crowd is getting thicker - Christmas time is definitely here!

For TutubanCenter, one of the country's most popular shopping destinations, the holiday season is usually marked by a big increase in shoppers, along with an abundance of sales in stores. This year is no different, but to formally start this year's Yuletide season, a special Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held last night November 30, 2014 in the open are of TutubanCenter.

"The 'ber' months definitely bring bigger crowd to TutubanCenter, and it only gets bigger as December 25 comes newar," said Sylvia Tecson, VP for Leasing and Management of Tutuban Properties, Inc. "We are all definitely feeling hte holiday season, and what better way to make this season truly come alive than by lighting up a big Christmas tree right here in Tutuban." - She Added.

The lighting ceremony was marked by a countdown followed by fireworks display. The crowd was treated to entertainment from special guest performancers as well as a choral competition and parol making contest. Winners of the Banifacio Day Sale raffle was also announced at the event.

"This is our own simple way of spreading joy and and good cheer to our dear shoppers. for anyone who wants an exciting and colorful Yuletide experience, TutubanCenter is the place to be," Tecson added.

Shoppers looking for hte best deals and gift ideas can enjoy a wide viriety of items at TutubanCenter at affordable prices. From clothes, accessories and gadgets for men and women, to toys for the kids, as well as plenty of food choices, TutubanCenter has something for every member of the family