Families across the nation are trooping to the malls to fulfill their loved ones’ Christmas wishlists this season. Everyone turns into an avid shopper as the hope of finding the perfect gift becomes a grand adventure.
This adventure is not without its pitfalls. Crowds, traffic, and long lines can make it difficult to maneuver through the shopping craze. But anyone can make the best of their day with these simple tips:
Make lists
Productivity takes planning. Find those items without spending too much time thinking over how many, what to get, and who to get it for.
Arrive early
Getting to your chosen mall early means there are less people, the merchandise is still in place, and the sales personnel are still in a fresh mood, just like you.
Bring a shopping bag
Lugging around several bags can be tedious. Bring a shopping tote or bag where you can consolidate your purchases and help you move around easily.
Take breaks
Shopping can take a toll on your feet and shoulders. Take quick breaks in between batches of gifts. A coffee or a snack can give you energy to sustain you through the day.
Enjoy the experience
It’s Christmas! Keep in mind that this really is a wonderful season and most of its magic is rooted in the spirit of giving and generosity. Don’t forget the excitement of putting a smile on your loved ones’ faces when you hand them those perfect gifts this Christmas.
This spirit of giving from every shopper is the inspiration of SM Supermalls to make Christmas celebration enjoyable and fulfilling for everyone. To share the magic of Christmas with every shopper, each SM Supermall put up beautiful centerpieces and surprised them by bringing every Christmas icon to life! Toy soldiers, snow, sparkling lights, and Santa Claus awoke in every family the wonder of the season. With each mall’s magical centerpiece, shoppers of every age took delight in malltime downtime by taking memorable Christmas pictures with their loved ones against giant Christmas trees and surprise characters.
Shoppers are taken into a whimsical land of childhood fantasy as SM City Naga’s Event Center is transformed into a Candy Playville. In this place, grown-ups enjoy reliving the times when candy equals happiness: when daydreams were made of sparkling Snowmen and white-as-pearl reindeer smiling back at you, doll folk were your size and candy homes invited you for a bite. This becomes the tangible representation of the playvilles that were built with our toys when we were five years old and imagination came from a limitless source of wishes.
Standing tall at 60 feet with giant balls in chrome, cobalt blue, and gold, and a 4-ft. star topper, SM Seaside City Cebu’s Christmas tree towers over the Mountain Wing Atrium until January 8, 2017. The 3-storey wonder is enclosed in a dazzling carousel 24 ft. wide and 20 ft. high with exquisite elements such as horses, reindeer, white rabbits, sparkling Christmas balls, and luminescent snowflake lanterns.
To give back, SM Cares also brings back the Bears of Joy. Purchase a pair of SM Cares Bears of Joy for only P200. You get to take home a lovable teddy bear and the other is sent, with your name, to a child in need.
With extended mall hours starting November 25, you can visit the SM Supermall nearest you and enjoy the wonder of the Christmas season!
Visit SM Supermalls’ Facebook page for the operating hours of your favorite SM mall.
For more Christmas events and activities, check out their website.