MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In an online survey conducted by
Lazada Philippines, the country’s largest online retailer, 51% of the 220 respondents admitted that they recycled gifts. The practice of Gift Recycling, where people re-purpose gifts they receive into gifts for others, is often considered taboo. Another prevalent practice is “bulk gift giving.” 63% of respondents practiced giving the same gift to multiple people during Christmas. Top of the wholesale gift list in the survey included Christmas gift baskets, pastries and personal care.
Filipinos have a very high regard for the Christmas giving tradition. 82% of respondents believe that gifts for others must come before gifts for oneself. That’s why 76% of respondents describe their Christmas gifts as “a long list of small gifts.” But size doesn’t matter since 83% believe gift wrapping is an important tradition. When it comes to Christmas gift giving games, Kris Kringle reigns supreme with 59% of the respondents into this holiday tradition.
Why the love for gift giving, yet the prevalence of “Gift Recycling” and “Bulk gift giving.” InancBalci, Lazada CEO has a theory. "While we all practice gift giving, finding the right gift is extremely hard. There’s the traffic, the lines in the malls, time spent, and the severe lack of options. That’s why it’s no surprise that Filipinos will cut corners to the formal, personalized gift giving process.”
Fortunately, Lazada, with its over 4.3 million items, is a convenient way to find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list. With, its free nationwide delivery, cash on delivery and ongoing Online Revolution Sale, gift hunters will find the best deals to complete their Christmas lists. And don’t worry about giving gifts late. 81.6% of us believe that it’s fine to give gifts after Christmas.
Yes, it’s the thought that counts with Christmas gifts. But with Lazada, putting more thought into gift giving is more stress free.
Up your gift game this Christmas and shop at Lazada's Online Revolution Sale, with up to 95% off a selection of items site wide. Watch out for the Grand Christmas Sale days from December 7-12 where you are in for an even sweeter holiday treat on amazing deals for Tech, Fashion, Home & Living, Health & Beauty, Travel, Toys & Babies and more. Get rewarded for your shopping with a chance to win an Isuzu D-Max and Turkish Airlines international round trip tickets, and instant freebies from participating partners.
Sneak Peak!
I have here a table below for your guide on shopping at Lazada with time slot for your reference on their first day of Grand Christmas Sale. Check them out!
GRAND CHRISTMAS SALE
Flash Sale Schedule (December 7)
| Timeslot | Description | SRP | Flash Sale Price | Discount |
| 12:00 AM | ACER Iconia One 7 B1-770 16GB WiFi Tablet | 7,999 | 1,999 | 75% |
| ALEOCA 26" Mountain Bike (Multiple Colors) | 8,999 | 3,999 | 56% |
| Queen Double Plush Pillow | 1,098 | 599 | 45% |
| 9:00 AM | AMERICAN TOURISTER Fountain Spinner 3-Piece Set Luggage (Multiple Colors) | 20,450 | 8,799 | 57% |
| FUKUDA 3-Speed Blender FBL-158PIB | 999 | 790 | 21% |
| MAMYPOKO Extra Dry Diaper Newborn- Pack of 52 | 525 | 315 | 40% |
| HP Deskjet 1112 | 2,500 | 888 | 64% |
| 10:00 AM | Open Face Safe and Convenient Motorcycle Helmet | 1,699 | 499 | 71% |
| CHICCO Go Baby Carrier | 1,900 | 999 | 47% |
| H9+ 4K 2MP 2" 1080P Ultra HD WiFi Sports Action Camera | 4,599 | 1,599 | 65% |
| PONY Women's - New School | 2,590 | 1,000 | 61% |
| 12:00 PM | NIVEA Bundle- Intensive Moisture Body Milk 125ml | 199 | 79 | 60% |
| ACE 32" Slim LED TV | 9,999 | 5,299 | 47% |
| Fast Inflate Air Bed Lazy Sleeping Bed Folding Sofa/Chair (Multiple Colors) | 1,999 | 299 | 85% |
| 4-Piece Queen Size Bedding with Luxury Cotton Feel- Gardens of Fairies Series by Manhattan HomemakeR | 1,400 | 499 | 64% |
| 2:00 PM | ACER Chromebook 11 C735-C7Y9 11.6" HD Intel Celeron N2840 2GB 16GB EMMC Black Chrome OS | 13,500 | 7,999 | 41% |
| CASIO Data Bank Men's Gold Stainless Steel Strap Watch | 4,250 | 1,299 | 69% |
| PUREIT Excella Water Purifier Filter 1500L | 5,000 | 3,498 | 30% |
| PAMPERS Baby-dry Taped Diaper S 58 pc | 420 | 336 | 20% |
| 4:00 PM | JANSPORT Superbreak Backpack (Multiple Designs) | 1,990 | 999 | 50% |
| ST. IVES Blemish Control Apricot Face Scrub 10oz | 249 | 125 | 50% |
| CHERRY MOBILE Revel 3G 8GB (Black) | 2,999 | 1,699 | 43% |
| 6:00 PM | Christmas Tree 6ft. 210S (Dark Pine Green) | 5,097 | 1,199 | 76% |
| MAYBELLINE Color Sensational Rebel Bouquet Lipstick 4.2g (Multiple Shades) | 299 | 149 | 50% |
| Lazytech 4K WiFi Action Pro 16MP Sports Camera (Black) with Free Strontium Micro SD Class 10 16GB Card with Adapter (Black) | 4,999 | 1,899 | 62% |
| SILVERWORKS Till I Met You Promise Ring | 790 | 559 | 29% |
Visit
www.lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada app for free to get first dibs on Christmas-crazy deals.
Make sure to check those items on December 7, 2016!
God bless everyone! Thanks for your time to read!
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About Lazada Online Revolution
The Lazada Online Revolution is the biggest online shopping and selling event in Southeast Asia bringing brands and retailers, and consumers together in six countries.
Lazada started the Online Revolution on 12 December 2012 (12.12) to educate consumers on online shopping and its conveniences. The one-day sale sparked a shopping frenzy that grew it into an annual month-long event.
Since then, Lazada Online Revolution has proven itself to be Southeast Asia's busiest online retail event.
Lazada Online Revolution 2016 will see big retail and marketing brands participate to create an unmatched assortment of popular, quality products, and the best deals for Southeast Asian consumers.
About Lazada Group
Lazada Group operates Lazada, Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination, with presence in Indonesia (www.lazada.co.id), Malaysia (www.lazada.com.my), the Philippines (www.lazada.com.ph), Singapore (www.lazada.sg), Thailand (www.lazada.co.th) and Vietnam (www.lazada.vn).
Launched in March 2012, Lazada is pioneering eCommerce in the region by providing customers with an effortless shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, extensive customer care and easy returns. Lazada features a wide product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada offers brands and sellers a marketplace solution and an ecosystem of partners providing direct access to about 560 million consumers in six countries online.
