Christmas shopping is one of the most fun but challenging activities for me.  During this season, Manila is taken by storm with the quick emergence of Christmas sales and bazaars in almost all parts of the metro.  Like most of you I look for practicality and value in the merchandise I buy as gifts for family and friends.  Especially for budget conscious shoppers, the mantra is: "it's not the price but the thought that counts."  Now, where to do Christmas shopping?  Here are my top picks for Christmas shopping venues in Manila: