IT'S beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Tagaytay Highlands, as Yuletide celebrations will be merry and bright. Another good reason why homeowners are heading for Tagaytay Highlands on their long holiday break — the scent of pine wafting in the nippy mountain air, the stunning vista of Taal Lake shimmering in the distance, and the grand naturescape surrounding the mountain log cabins, beautiful modern homes and the farming estates in this exclusive community.

Tradition-bound families can flock to the Highlands' Simbang Gabi (Dawn Mass) at 5 p.m., from December 15 to 23. These will be followed by three Christmas Eve Masses on December 24 at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Masses will be held for the faithful, including those on all four Sundays of Advent, starting November 28 to December 5, 12 and 19, concludes with a Sunday Mass on Jan. 2, 2022.