Children pose for a picture with Santa Claus during the giant Christmas tree lighting at the New Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Quezon City on Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2023). The 35-foot Christmas tree, a new attraction at the mall, has 520 balls, 200 LED bulbs, 58 Sputnik light bulbs and 1,500 pine garlands. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)