When you say gift everyone expects of a wrapped box or anything that is covered to conceal what's inside. To make it more of a surprise. I just didn't realize that gifts can be in any size, one of which that is overwhelming is the Gift of Wonders in Tiendesitas. I'm amazed at how they create a big wonder like that. Anyway, it's just amazing to go around the mall and see more than a life-size gift where you can get inside and see some interesting features.

Tiendesitas starts the Christmas season right with festive activities and surprises for everyone. Beginning November 4, 2019 until January 5, 2020, friends and families can visit the Gift of Wonders, a bigger-than-life installation that will awaken your Christmas and gift-giving spirit, located at the Food and Pet Village.

Reminiscent of borderless worlds, enchanting interactive visuals and marvelous discoveries, the Gift of Wonders highlights everything there is to love about Christmas and this planet we call home. The House of Stars is an immersive installation with vibrant colors and dancing lights that encapsulate the light and warmth of a Filipino Christmas. While the Pets Unleashed is an animated installation that highlights the grandeur of the planet through the eyes of various animals inhabiting this shared home, reminding us this Christmas season to stop and appreciate the world we live in and to enjoy life with our families and pets by our side.

Check off all the items remaining in your Christmas list or even splurge on great finds for yourself as you shop to your heart’s content from November 13 to 17 in Tiendegram, located on Level 1 of Building B. There will also be a Christmas Bazaar all weekends of November and December 2019.

As Tiendesitas continues to showcase the best that the Philippines has to offer and provide guests with a strong connection to our culture, there will be a Parol Making Contest from November 22 to 23 from 3 p.m to 6 p.m at the 1st level of the Food Village. Participants will then showcase their handmade parols and parade them on November 24, 2019.

Pilipinas Got Talent finalist, Bughaw Folkloric Dance Group, will entertain shoppers and guests with inspiring Filipino folk dances from all Sundays of November to December from 6 p.m to 7 p.m at the 2nd level of the Food Village while on November 11, everyone has the chance to bring out their inner child with a chance to play iconic Filipino games like patintero, piko and sungka in Larong Pambata, Lalaban Ka Ba?

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with Himig Pasko, Tiendesitas’ Caroling Competition for both adults and children. On November 9, choirs from different schools and organizations will serenade the audience with their best and most loved Christmas carols for the adult edition. On November 16, it’s the kids turn to spread Christmas cheer with their best local Christmas piece.

On November 29, from 6 p.m to 9 p.m, join Tiendesitas as they recognize the young artists in the industry with the PPOP Awards for Young Artists 2019.

Kids will also get the chance to Meet & Greet Santa every Saturday of December (December 7, 14, and 21) at the 1st level of the Food Village from 6 p.m onwards. Pets won’t be left out of the celebration with a Pets Christmas Paw-ty for all our furry friends to enjoy on December 14 from 2 p.m to 6 p.m.

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Father's Day is just one of the best days for Dads and what's more interesting is that when gifts are pouring. Yes, Dads get to enjoy the day with gifts from Max's. Days before the day of Dads, a wrapped gift came to the house with an interesting box. The interesting box was a cake from Max's Corner Bakery and what's great about this cake is that it's a personalized cake, a jersey designed cake with a name on it. Of course there's gift certificate from Max's Restaurant to let Dads enjoy the day with the family.

Kwento Ni Toto shares something healthy this Valentine's Day.  If you think chocolates alone can ruin your figure then perhaps a mix of fruits and sweet can compensate that craving of yours.

In a sea of tacky hearts and generic flowers that can be seen and bought everywhere, it gets more and more difficult to find a Valentine’s gift that can stand out and make your loved one feel truly special. With the season of hearts just around the corner, how about thinking outside the chocolate box and flower bouquet this year?

Don't have any gift ideas or your just too busy to look for the perfect present this coming Valentine's Day?  You should worry no more as Lazada, the country's premier online shopping mall that offers all-around convenience for time-strapped shoppers will ease that problem.

Lazada is home to a vast selection of products¾from books clothing, footwear, personal care, accessories, electronics and gadgets that will surely captivate the most discriminating taste. Featured brands include Samsung, Cherry Mobile, The Body Shop, Celine, Nike and Spalding.