Gift-giving has always been a vital part of our holiday traditions. We make it the most wonderful part of the season as we visit malls and stores to find the perfect presents for our family and friends—a truly satisfying and therapeutic gesture we can offer to everyone.
This year, the Christmas shopping rush, long queues, and the loud crowd may no longer be seen due to the pandemic—limited mall visits and no bazaars set-up, and probably the loneliest Christmas season we may experience ever.
(Read: Simple Safe Holiday Shopping Tips this COVID-19 Pandemic)
But, the internet save us again, our favorite Christmas stores and bazaars are going online this year to take away our worries and sadness in search of our gifts for our loved ones, and yup they’ll make everything possible for us.
Check out these online stores for your holiday shopping!
NOEL BAZAAR
One of the longest-running and most popular bazaars in the Metro has recently launched its first-ever online shopping platform, Noelbazaar.ph as their digital home in celebration of its two-decade-strong shopping extravaganza.
As one of the go-to Christmas shopping destinations, shoppers can conveniently score great treats and deals from different local bazaar finds and have them delivered straight to their doorsteps.
The newly-launched shopping site takes pride in its hassle-free system and can be accessed all throughout the year where flash sales, live-selling, and promo vouchers excitingly await.
This wonderful initiative is made to help local businesses bounce back from the effects of the pandemic, and as expected, shoppers can find a variety of products including clothing, skincare and cosmetics, toys and novelty items, packed and ready-to-eat food items, as well as timely safety essentials.
Also, the online version of the much-awaited GMA Celebrity Ukay-Ukay from your favorite Kapuso stars is up for a good cause.
For more information, you may check the link here: https://www.noelbazaar.ph/
SM CHRISTMAS MARKET BAZAAR
The biggest mall chain in the country and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have partnered to launch the SM Christmas Market Bazaar to help micro, small, and medium enterprises bounce back.
Enterprises are nominated by the DTI and were given free selling spaces. Shoppers can expect a variety of good finds including sweet treats, artisanal goods, local apparel, home decorations, or other keepsakes.
SM Christmas Market Bazaar is simultaneously happening in 54 SM malls nationwide and is part of DTI’s Buy Local, Go Lokal campaign in keeping our heritage alive and promoting local craftsmanship and delicacies. This will run until January 2021.
Also, SM Supermalls has launched its first-ever online shopping platform, the "SM Mall Online" application where customers can now visit their favorite malls virtually and enjoy shopping for their favorite SM Malls brands ranging from food & beverage to general merchandise. anytime, anywhere.
(Read: Shopping is now easier and safer with SM Malls Online App)
STYLE AND TRENDS
If you’re supporting causes, Style and Trends online Christmas bazaar is perfect for you.
The store is a local clothing store which hosting its first-ever Online Christmas Bazaar for the Kusina Ng Kalinga’s Million Miracles campaign.
Proceeds will help feed hungry children this Christmas as the fund will go to a Gawad Kalinga community in Malinao, Albay, which was hit by the recent strong typhoons.
Yup, you can still go on holiday shopping but always take in mind to observe health protocols—better be safe than sorry.
Now, what are you waiting for? Ready your wallets for your Christmas shopping spree with these online stores this year!