PHOTOS: 2025 Christmas Displays Worth Visiting Within The Metro
Here are some family-friendly Christmas displays worth visiting within Metro Manila this 2025
Christmas starts as early as September in the Philippines. It’s most obvious in the malls. With grand Christmas displays spanning several floors, fairy lights draping the rails, and the trinity of Christmas carol singers—Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, and Jose Mari Chan—blasting through the speakers, it’s quite obvious that Filipinos have an unyielding festive spirit.
And for many families who don’t have the space to accommodate a Christmas home set-up, these displays serve as the perfect backdrop for a Christmas card. Here are some of the Christmas displays in the metro worth visiting this 2025:
Christmas Displays 2025
A White Country Christmas at Greenhills Mall
The newest addition to the cluster of malls in the Greenhills area has built a white country-style Christmas display at the center of the mall.
Crimson Christmas Clump at Greenbelt 3
Red has always been the celebratory color for Christmas and Greenbelt Mall leans into the tradition. This Christmas display is nearest to Café Breton.
Luxurious White Christmas at Greenbelt Drive
A white and gold Christmas is always welcome for those who want a more elegant-looking Christmas display. At Greenbelt Drive, right across Shake Shack, there’s a tall Christmas tree that glows white and gold at night.
Celestial Christmas with a Bow at Podium Mall
After opening the display with their holiday events, Podium left their traditional gargantuan Christmas tree topped with a matching bow for families to take photos with.
An “Unboxed” Christmas at SM Mega Mall
For the families who just love Labubus and their anik-aniks, SM Mega Mall recently opened up a Pop Mart-themed display. Built as a Christmas village featuring some of the characters and art styles from Pop Mart, it’s perfect for families who want an avant-garde-type Christmas.
A Sparkly Christmas at SM Aura
Who doesn’t want something sparkly for a backdrop? Simple but perfect for those who want a glittering background, SM Aura’s Christmas display centerpiece fits the bill.
Grand and Gold at SM North EDSA
As one of the original SM malls (back when many of us just called it Shoe Mart), SM North EDSA does not disappoint with a large cathedral Christmas display at SM The Block. But trust us, that huge mall has a lot of IG-worthy displays.
A White Fairy Tree at Molito Lifestyle Center
For those who just love playing with the “Live Focus” function on the camera and like to stare at starbursts, Molito Lifestyle Center hung meters of white fairy lights on one of their trees. Also, it’s perfect for those who want to re-create a Christmas romance scene straight out of a Hallmark movie.
Red and Gold at Araneta City
If parents are hoping to enjoy a little Christmas after the stress of commuting from the busiest MRT intersection, then look no further than the Christmas display at Araneta City. Placed in the heart of Gateway Mall, families will also see some events being held near the grand red and gold Christmas tree.
Tips When Shooting At The Christmas Displays
Here are some tips to capture the perfect Christmas family photo:
- Try to take pictures during lunch hours. It might be a little less busy around the displays since everyone’s still eating.
- Don’t think too hard about being matchy-matchy. All that matters is a good camera, optimum lighting, and the perfect angle. Clothes can be post-edited if the need to be uniform is still bothering us.
- Be mindful about photobombing. Other families are probably doing the same with the Christmas displays. So just make sure you’re not in their angles!
The important part about taking these photos is that they preserve the memories of the holidays. Because who knows what will happen in January? We’ll need all the happiness we can get.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Top picks include Greenhills Mall, Greenbelt, Podium, SM Mega Mall, SM Aura, SM North EDSA, Molito, and Araneta City—each with unique themes and family-friendly Christmas setups.
Yes. All the featured mall displays are free and open to the public, making them accessible and budget-friendly for families looking to enjoy holiday activities.
Lunch hours are ideal since foot traffic tends to decrease while most visitors are eating. Weekday afternoons are also less crowded than weekends.
Matchy-matchy outfits are optional. Good lighting, a decent camera, and thoughtful angles matter more—and you can always color-adjust clothing in post-editing.
Be mindful of angles and give other families space. Everyone’s trying to capture a holiday memory—patience and courtesy help keep the festive spirit alive.
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