2012 Christmas Displays Around Metro Manila

Rustan's Tower (part of the Shangri-la Mall building in EDSA Crossing, Mandaluyong City):

The Rustan's Christmas tree located at the second floor lobby of the department store is probably the best tree this year.  OPULENT - that's the word to describe this outstanding tree.  Ostentatiously rich, lavish and luxurious.  The tree does not have trimmings, yet it successfully conveyed glamour and splendor.  It also evokes a sense of mystery and a bit of magic, something you would see most likely in Narnia or in a fabled faraway kingdom, where good magical creatures dwell.  Fantastic!

I would definitely set aside some time to enjoy this gorgeous Christmas tree.  Thank you, Rustan's!

P.S.  Rustan's has smaller Christmas trees in the corner made up of transparent balls.  The result are elegant and "bubbly" trees perfectly matching the giant Christmas tree.  Go see them!

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360-degree View of the 2012 Ayala Triangle Gardens Christmas Light Display

Christmas light display at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.  (The yellow lights are not part of the Christmas light display.  They are from the Philippine Stock Exchange building adjacent to the gardens.) 

I wish to share with you, my dear readers, this short video I took of the 2012 Ayala Triangle Gardens Christmas Light Display.   I stood at the center of the park and shot this 360-degree view of the light display.   This is especially dedicated to those who cannot personally go to the gardens in Makati City.  For less than a minute, you can experience the beautiful LED lights hanging from the what seemed to be are century-old trees.

2012 Ayala Triangle Gardens Christmas Light Display

A must-see!  From 6 to 9 o'clock in the evening of November 5 to December 31, a million twinkling lights in 15-minute glittering dance showcase to popular Christmas tunes are presented at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.