Creative Christmas tree centerpieces bring joy to SM shoppers

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ITY OF SAN FERNANDO---It is said that Filipi

began decorating their homes with Christmas trees in the early 1900s, as influenced by our American colonizers. Earlier, however, Dr. Jose Rizal, our National Hero, introduced and brought the idea about the Christmas tree in his letter to his eldest sister when he was in Berlin in November 1886. He simply described how Christmas is celebrated in Germany and Spain, and how a forest pine tree decorated with glitter, lights, candies and fruit is placed inside the house where everyone celebrates Christmas around it.

Since that time, the way as a creative centerpiece Christmas tree has found in SM’s malls with its place in many Filipino artistic renditions in homes. Beyond the display modern and traditional and the ornaments, themes. Some like the it has conveyed a message Christmas in Bloom at of love, unity, and SM Aura Premier, and joy in every member of the Southacular Carnival the family. Christmas at SM

The iconic Christmas Southmall, highlight tree has also found its blooms and fair images, respectively, instead of ornaments.

Others highlight the work of artisans in the regions – the lantern makers of Pampanga in SM City Clark’s Parul Kapampangan and indigenous fabrics from local communities – hablon, jusi, piña, abaca, and rattan – at SM City Iloilo.

More than just beautiful centerpieces, these have become symbols of hope, love, and joy during these most challenging times. These have become focal points where we can reconnect with our traditional celebrations, and join the Filipino community in hoping for safer, brighter, and merrier times.

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