Though Filipinos starts the Christmas Season on the "Ber" month, the Christmas Tree Lighting still, happens after the commemoration of the Saints and Souls. I remember that most of the establishments does their ceremony 2nd week or mid of November. Just like the one I just recently witnessed, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.

Just like in most traditions or even in the family, the preparation and lighting of the Christmas Tree is commonly initiated by the head of the family. It's small family tradition that later on was carried also in different establishments just to bring everyone in a vibe that it is holiday season already.



In the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony that I attended, it was the father of the city, Mayor Arthur Robes together with his wife Congresswoman Florida Robes led the event which was unveil with a bang. Literally with a bang as it is decorated with sparkling fireworks at the background. This Tree Lighting event was initiated by Mayor Robes four years ago with the aim of giving happiness to every San Josenos and to liven the city with good vibes. Mayor Robes hopes that this be an annual event expected by every San Josenos.


The night were also graced by different choirs from different organizations in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. One of the anticipated group to sing is the Tanglawan Singing Ambassadors.

Of course the Lighting of the Christmas Tree is led by the power tandem of Mayor Arthur Robes and Congresswoman Florida Robes that comes with wonderful fireworks at the background.Not only the eyes where brought to a wonderful and colorful view but the ears as well as each choir organization in the city gave their performances to entertain the people of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan,  The much awaited group was the Tanglawan Singing Ambassadors. It was indeed a colorful night as everyone where gracious enough to bring a good smile and a positive vibe.


They even dubbed the ceremony with "A Bully Free Christmas".

To all San Josenos Merry Christmas!!!!

One of the expected highlight in SM City Fairview is the unveiling of their Christmas center piece. For this year its themed as "Hometown Holiday". They take this year's Christmas lighting differently, instead of the usual Christmas Tree lighting they light the whole hometown rung the Town's Bell to signify its opening. Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016, Ms Nicole Cordoves hosted  ceremony. It was aspectacular performances from NU Chorale, acrobats and special guests. Viewers and mall goers were in awe as they watch the lighting ceremony.

SM Little Stars 2018 Grand Winner, Aleynah Redillas, graced the ceremony's presentation with a colorful and magical presentation by playing the role of the little girl who has a magic snow globe that seems to teleport her to different towns whenever she shook it.
Of course Christmas presentations definitely made a highlight with the presence of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus that made every child present glazed in amazement and awe.




Aside from the performances of NU Chorale and the acrobat group, boy band In Real Life were also present and gave their wonderful performance. The crowd went gogo when they came out of the stage.

The "lighting ceremony" (which is actually the ringing of the bell) was lead by the Pratts Family together with the executives of SM City Fairview that ends the program and begins the opening of their instagram-worthy Christmas center piece. To make a memorable holiday just visit their center piece at the Atrium area.
Glad to be there and share the news with you all!