A Swiss-inspired Christmas unfolds at Crosswinds Tagaytay
The holiday magic arrived early at Crosswinds Tagaytay, where the cool, pine-scented air already feels like it was made for Christmas.
Last week, the 124-hectare Swiss-inspired enclave ushered in the season with a lighting ceremony, headed by tycoon Manny Villar and top executives of Brittany Corporation, setting the tone for a month filled with wonder.
A night full of lights, music, and heart
Guests gathered around Lausanne, watching as the towering Christmas tree came to life and the entire hillside sparkled in a radiant, festive glow. Cheers rose as fireworks followed, painting the early evening sky with vivid colors.
Cameras were everywhere as guests rushed to capture the magic unfolding before them. Then, as if on cue, “snow” began to fall, with Crosswinds’ signature Snow Blast transforming the landscape into a whimsical white Christmas that delighted both the young and the young at heart.
Once the lights settled into their steady sparkle, the merriment continued at Lausanne. The Vocalismo Choral Group took the stage, serenading the crowd with a mix of classic carols blended with contemporary arrangements that went perfectly with the bright atmosphere.
Where every corner held a holiday treat
Even hours before the first light flickered on, Crosswinds was already alive with festive energy, its corners filled with holiday experiences waiting to be discovered.
Earlier in the day, Santa made his grand entrance, cheerful, jolly, and ready for photos and wish lists, much to the kids’ delight. A Letters to Santa station let little ones send their Christmas hopes directly to the North Pole, while the S’mores Station kept everyone warm with gooey, fire-roasted treats.
No Filipino Christmas is complete without the classics, so guests also enjoyed
“A Taste of Filipino Christmas” with bibingka, puto bumbong, and taho—comforting favorites that brought a familiar, heartwarming touch to the Alpine setting.
A destination you can call home
It’s in this delightful mix that Crosswinds truly shines–pairing European whimsy with the beloved traditions Filipinos hold close to heart. Here, the charm of a winter village lives side by side with the warmth of a Filipino Christmas, creating a holiday experience that feels magical yet deeply familiar.
The pine trees, the music, the food, and the cool clime came together effortlessly, wrapping the entire community in an atmosphere that’s at once refreshing and comforting. That gentle blend of warmth and wonder have naturally set the stage for what followed–a celebration that turned out to be far more than a lighting ceremony. It became the season’s first spark, a joyful reminder of all the gatherings, treats, and cherished moments waiting just ahead.
And for anyone longing to experience Christmas wrapped in lights, music, pine-scented air, and mountain magic, Crosswinds Tagaytay stands more than ready to welcome you home.
