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Feature: Make Araneta City your home for this holidays!
December 03, 2023
'Tis the season to be jolly, and Araneta City is geared up to ensure that this much-anticipated time of the year is truly exceptional and unforgettable!
This festive season, Araneta City is embracing the holiday spirit with the theme "The City of Firsts: Your Home for Christmas." This theme encapsulates the heartwarming essence of the season, encompassing the cherished comfort of celebrating with loved ones, the joyous spirit of sharing and giving, and the tender feeling of being at home.
Craft new Christmas memories at Araneta City by cherishing moments with your dear ones at the New Gateway Mall 2. Explore the diverse dining options the mall has to offer for gatherings and meetups. Elevate your gift-giving experience by perusing the latest and trendiest items at the array of new stores.
Delight in quality time with your loved ones at the expansive Quantum Skyview. Capture group selfies by the towering Christmas tree or against the backdrop of the dynamic LED ceiling display. Alternatively, take them to the Sagrada Familia Church on the topmost floor for moments of spiritual renewal and reflection.
For a touch of holiday nostalgia, revisit these cherished classic attractions at the City of Firsts:
1. Fiesta Carnival: A reunion with nostalgia
One of the most cherished facets of Araneta City's Yuletide celebration this year is the return of the Fiesta Carnival -- the famous indoor theme park of the yesteryears. The OG go-to carnival from the 70s to the 90s will be revived at its original location to rekindle cherished childhood memories and create new ones.
Friends and families are invited to enjoy thrilling rides and games that will evoke the same old happy feelings of innocence and youthfulness in a modern setting. Watch out for its opening across the Smart Araneta Coliseum Green Gate.
2. Giant Christmas Tree: The centerpiece of the holidays
The Giant Christmas Tree at the City of Firsts is a quintessential part of Christmas celebrations in the metro. The towering holiday symbol, which has been Araneta City's tradition since 1981, glistens in gold, silver, and red to suit the bright colorful season.
Complementing the overall design of the giant Christmas trees this year is a golden carousel that was placed underneath the tree, an ode to the returning Fiesta Carnival for an enchanting atmosphere of nostalgia and togetherness. Visit the bright tree at the Times Square Park.
3. Parolan: Your one-stop for everything Christmas
Parolan is another annual tradition that embodies the Christmas spirit in Aranera City. Running until December 31, this festive marketplace is a must-visit place for all holiday decorating needs.
Here, visitors can find a wide assortment of Christmas decorations, including twinkling lights, baubles, and the iconic Pinoy parol (Filipino lantern). This treasure trove of holiday decor makes it easy for people to transform their homes into a winter wonderland. So drop by at Parolan at the Farmers Garden Parking.
4. More Christmas delights at the City of Firsts
Araneta City is brimming with more festive cheers and dazzling displays for a familiar home-y holiday feels:
- A breathtaking fireworks display, every Friday to Sunday until December 30;
- colorful Santa meet-and-greet sessions every weekend until December 25, and Christmas Mascot Parade every Sunday until Christmas.
- Santa's Workshop at the Quantum Skyview, New Gateway Mall 2; and
- enchanting evening busking at Manhattan Row from December 5 to 28.
With all these Christmas offers, Araneta City is warmly welcoming everyone to celebrate, create cherished memories, and rediscover the joys of being home for the holidays.
Experience the magic of the holiday season in a place that truly feels like home only at the City of Firsts.
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