{"id":8821,"date":"2023-12-02T12:42:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T04:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8821"},"modified":"2023-12-02T12:43:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T04:43:28","slug":"araneta-city-announces-offerings-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/araneta-city-announces-offerings-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Araneta City announces offerings for the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and Araneta City is all set to make the much-awaited season truly special and extra memorable!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, Araneta City celebrates\nthe holiday with the theme &#8220;The City of Firsts: Your Home for\nChristmas&#8221; to encapsulate the warm essence of the season \u2013 the familiar\ncomfort of celebrating with your loved ones, the delightful spirit of sharing\nand giving, and the tender feeling of being at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create new Christmas memories at\nAraneta City by spending time with loved ones at the New Gateway Mall 2.\nExplore the mall&#8217;s wide array of dining options for meetups and gatherings.\nMake gift giving extra special by checking out the latest and trendiest items\nat the selection of new stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend time with your love ones at the\nspacious Quantum Skyview, and snap some groufies by the towering Christmas tree\nor by the dynamic LED ceiling display. Or bring them to the Sagrada Familia\nChurch on the uppermost floor for moments of spiritual renewal and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more nostalgic holiday touch,\ncheck out these beloved classic attractions at the City of Firsts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.\nFiesta Carnival: A reunion with nostalgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One\nof the most cherished facets of Araneta City&#8217;s Yuletide celebration this year\nis the return of the Fiesta Carnival &#8212; the famous indoor theme park of the\nyesteryears. The OG go-to carnival from the 70s to the 90s will be revived at\nits original location to rekindle cherished childhood memories and create new\nones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends\nand families are invited to enjoy thrilling rides and games that will evoke the\nsame old happy feelings of innocence and youthfulness in a modern setting.\nWatch out for its opening across the Smart Araneta Coliseum Green Gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.\nGiant Christmas Tree: The centerpiece of the holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nGiant Christmas Tree at the City of Firsts is a quintessential part of\nChristmas celebrations in the metro. The towering holiday symbol, which has\nbeen Araneta City&#8217;s tradition since 1981, glistens in gold, silver, and red to\nsuit the bright colorful season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complementing\nthe overall design of the giant Christmas trees this year is a golden carousel\nthat was placed underneath the tree, an ode to the returning Fiesta Carnival\nfor an enchanting atmosphere of nostalgia and togetherness. Visit the bright\ntree at the Times Square Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.\nParolan: Your one-stop for everything Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parolan\nis another annual tradition that embodies the Christmas spirit in Aranera City.\nRunning until December 31, this festive marketplace is a must-visit place for\nall holiday decorating needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here,\nvisitors can find a wide assortment of Christmas decorations, including\ntwinkling lights, baubles, and the iconic Pinoy parol (Filipino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>lantern).\nThis treasure trove of holiday decor makes it easy for people to transform\ntheir homes into a winter wonderland. So drop by at Parolan at the Farmers\nGarden Parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.\nMore Christmas delights at the City of Firsts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Araneta\nCity is brimming with more festive cheers and dazzling displays for a familiar\nhome-y holiday feels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A breathtaking fireworks display, every Friday to\nSunday until December 30;<\/li><li>colorful Santa meet-and-greet sessions every\nweekend until December 25, and Christmas Mascot Parade every Sunday until\nChristmas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Santa&#8217;s Workshop at the Quantum Skyview, New\nGateway Mall 2; and&nbsp;<\/li><li>enchanting evening busking at Manhattan Row from\nDecember 5 to 28.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With all these Christmas offers,\nAraneta City is warmly welcoming everyone to celebrate, create cherished\nmemories, and rediscover the joys of being home for the holidays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the magic of the holiday\nseason in a place that truly feels like home only at the City of Firsts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year, Araneta City celebrates the holiday with the theme &#8220;The City of Firsts: Your Home for Christmas&#8221; to encapsulate the warm essence of the season \u2013 the familiar comfort of celebrating with your loved ones, the delightful spirit of sharing and giving, and the tender feeling of being at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8822,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[1227,1820,110,1742],"class_list":["post-8821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-adventure-travel","tag-family-travel","tag-travel-2","tag-travel-adventure"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8821"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8821\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8823,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8821\/revisions\/8823"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}