Easter Delights at Solaire Resort Entertainment City

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Solaire Resort Entertainment City offers a spectacular Easter Sunday celebration on March 31 where guests can have an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and joy for the entire family. Commemorate the spirit of Easter with a reverent Sunday mass at 11AM in the Grand Ballroom. Treat your family with sumptuous brunch and luxurious easter treats in Solaire’s signature restaurants guaranteed to enchant your palates.

Celebrate Easter at Finestra with unlimited flutes of champagne and a diverse selection of alluring Italian dishes. Savor on the renowned seafood tower available hot or iced, featuring an exquisite array of seafood delights like poached or garlic prawns, oysters, crab, lobster, curacha, clams, and mussels. Indulge in a fresh octopus carpaccio and save room for the Tajima wagyu rump served with sweet potato gratin and creamed spinach. Delight on Easter offers like the double crusted Torta Pasqualina, a ribbon-like pappardelle pasta with amberjack fish and artichokes, and succulent roasted lamb leg.

Experience an unlimited selection of smoked meats, grilled seafood, and brunch classics at Waterside, that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. Savor the aroma of the signature paella and indulge in the whole roast lamb and lechon available at the carving station. Kids can also unleash their creativity at the interactive milkshake bar, where they can customize their own milkshakes with an assortment of delightful toppings, colorful candies, fresh fruits, and mouth-watering donuts.

Embark on a culinary journey to Japan with Yakumi’s brunch special, featuring eight live buffet stations brimming with the freshest ingredients. Delight in perfectly crisp ebi, seafood, or vegetable tempura, fresh sashimi sourced straight from Toyosu market in Japan, and experience the artistry of assorted seafood teppanyaki. Immerse yourself in the richness of sukiyaki, and the warmth of healthy shabu-shabu. Be sure to visit the robatayaki station that spotlights the American lobster, delivering an unparalleled taste of the ocean. Relish in the Tai Sakamushi, an authentic Japanese sake-steamed sea bream fish steamed to perfection. Complete your Japanese cravings with the spicy kurobuta kakuni or the tender beef curry.

Guests can also feast with their families at Red Lantern for a memorable dining experience featuring an Eat-All-You-Can buffet of authentic Chinese cuisine. Delight in dishes like the flavorful “Dong-po” style braised pork belly, crystal skin lobster dumplings, and crispy deep-fried cheese and prawn spring rolls. Be sure to try the classic dumplings including the succulent Siew Mai steamed pork dumpling, the Ha gao steamed shrimp dumplings, and the crispy deep fried “Jiao Zi” pork dumplings.

Experience a lavish banquet at Fresh with its international buffet stations. Savor Filipino delights like grilled pork belly skewers and lechon kawali, indulge in Chinese roasted delicacies such as Char siu pork and Peking duck, and dive into an endless selection of lobsters, ensuring a culinary journey that heightens your senses. Immerse yourself in the Easter spirit with special treats for the little ones at the dessert station, featuring a whimsical rabbit-shaped coconut cake. Share in the festivities with your family and enjoy entertainment such as a captivating magic show that will surely leave you amazed. Other exciting activities include getting your portrait drawn by a caricaturist, making art with cotton candy and balloons, and capturing precious moments with your loved ones with a walking photo booth. You can also enjoy a wide array of delicate tea sandwiches and delectable pastries and sweets, perfect for an Easter-inspired afternoon tea at Oasis Garden Café.

Complete your vacation by booking a soulful stay for a serene retreat at Solaire. Get up to 38% off on the Best Available Rate for Deluxe Rooms which come inclusive of signature welcome drinks for two either at Oasis Garden Café, Waterside, or Dragon Bar and complimentary use of day beds for two by the tranquil poolside.

Book now and reserve your seats by calling 8888-8888 or email reservations@solaireresort.com for an Easter to remember at Solaire.

Photo shows: Easter-inspired afternoon tea at Oasis Garden Café

Have an enjoyable Eggsperience this Easter at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel!

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This Lenten season, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel offers the perfect family getaway that’s easily within reach right in the heart of the vibrant township of Eastwood City. Conveniently located beside the trendy Eastwood Mall, Richmonde has an array of exciting promotions and activities guests of all ages can enjoy. What’s more, the refreshed look of the hotel’s lobby and the newly renovated guest rooms will surely add to everyone’s delight.

Have an urban getaway in Eastwood City this Holy Week and experience the newly renovated rooms of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel for as low as PhP 3,800nett (room only) and PhP 5,600nett (with breakfast buffet for two and PhP 500 dining credits).

Richmonde’s Easter Eggsperience Room Packages, available from April 1 to 10, 2023, provide three rate options guests can choose from. For a no-frills stay, rates start at PhP 3,800 nett, which is good for room accommodations for up to two adults and two children 5 years old and below. For as low as PhP 5,600 nett, get inclusions of breakfast buffet for two and PhP 500 dining credits that can be used for food and beverage orders at Eastwood Café+Bar or from room service. To have the ultimate Easter Sunday celebration with the little ones, there’s the Easter Celebration Package, available on April 8 and 9, starting at PhP 8,600 nett which includes breakfast buffet for two, dining credits worth PhP 500, and two tickets to the hotel’s April 9 Easter Party event. All rates include complimentary use of the pool and gym, 20% discount on restaurant and room service orders, and 15% discount on all services of Lumiere Skin and Spa located beside the hotel’s mall entrance.

Bring the kids to Eastwood Richmonde’s teddy bear-themed Easter Sunday Kiddie Party with egg hunt, snack buffet, and lots of prizes and surprises on April 9, 2023 from 1pm to 5pm.

Tickets are at PhP 1,499nett per child/adult.

It will be a Beary Happy Easter at Eastwood Richmonde’s kiddie party happening on April 9, from 1pm to 5pm at the Ballroom and Amberley-Belmont Rooms. Highlighted by a sumptuous snack buffet and food carts, Easter egg hunt, kiddie show with musical performances, and a bear-themed costume contest, plus photo booth, loot bags, games and prizes, the event promises to be a fun-filled Easter celebration to remember. Tickets are at PhP 1,499nett per child or adult. Children 2 years old and below are free if accompanied by a paying adult.

Eastwood Café+Bar celebrates Easter with its newest Sunday Lunch Buffet spread

of international favorites and a Greek station featuring lamb and fish dishes.

During the Holy Week holiday from April 6 to 8, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Eastwood Café+Bar, will serve from 2:30pm to 5pm an array of well-loved Filipino snacks including pancit canton, arroz caldo, turon, sapin-sapin, halo-halo and more at the Merienda Buffet. The buffet is priced at PhP 499nett, inclusive of a glass of iced tea.

Come Easter Sunday, Eastwood Café+Bar will be presenting its newest weekend lunch buffet spread. Consisting of international favorites like roast beef short plate, maki rolls, hot pot, lechon belly roll, and many more, the Sunday Lunch Buffet will be featuring a Greek station with lamb shank and fish, plus your choice of tzatziki, skordalia or tabbouleh sauce. Priced at only PhP 1,499nett with bottomless iced tea and coffee, this buffet will make Easter celebration with the family even more special. Children 6 to 12 years old get 50% discount while toddlers 5 years old and below eat for free.

For inquiries and bookings, call (632) 8570 7777 / (63) 917 531 6867 or email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com. For table reservations, call (63) 917 821 0333 or send a message via Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s official Facebook page.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the second Richmonde property under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group of the Philippines’ premier real estate company, Megaworld Corporation. It is located within the pioneering mixed-use township of Eastwood City and caters to the hotel room and banquet venue requirements of corporate offices and residents within the vicinity and around Metro Manila. For more information on Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @EastwoodRichmondeHotel on Facebook and Instagram.

Spend Easter Break at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

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Holy Week is the perfect time to rest and spend time with family, and what can be more relaxing than staying in the city away from the crowded beaches and packed roads to out-of-town hotspots. At the center of the metro within the accessible Ortigas Center is Richmonde Hotel Ortigas which offers local staycationers a soothing sanctuary at special rates for an easy and affordable urban getaway.

Easter Break Escape Rates are available from April 1 to 10, 2023 starting at

PhP 3,400 nett per night for a 2-night stay, and PhP 3,500 nett for an overnight stay.

Available from April 1 to 10, 2023, Richmonde’s Easter Break Escape Room Package provides guests with a soothing sojourn for as low as PhP 3,400 nett per night if staying for two or more nights. Overnight rates are also reasonable priced starting at PhP 3,500 nett for Sunday to Thursday stays and PhP 3,700 nett for Friday & Saturday check-ins. For rates that come with daily breakfast buffet for up to two adults and two children aged 5 years old and below, rates begin at PhP 4,200 nett per night for a minimum of 2 nights, PhP 4,300 nett and PhP 4,500 nett for nightly stays from Sunday to Thursday and Friday to Saturday, respectively.

All guests also get complimentary use of the Health Club’s gym and heated indoor pool, scheduled afternoon snacks at the café and lemonade at the pool area on April 6, 7 & 8. And for the convenience of in-house guests on April 9, an Easter Sunday mass will be celebrated at the 3rd floor function rooms at 10:30am.

Savor the fresh and delicate flavors of Richmonde Café’s Seafood Specials featuring grilled marlin, sous vid black cod, and salmon teriyaki.

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For guilt-free indulgences this Lent and the summer season, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Richmonde Café, introduces new seafood specials featuring fresh and healthy pescatarian dishes like grilled blue marlin (PhP 810nett), sous vid black cod (PhP 940nett), and salmon teriyaki (PhP 865nett). These delightful entrées are available for a la carte orders the whole month of April.

For bookings and inquiries, call Richmonde Hotel Ortigas at (632) 8638 7777 or email stay@richmondeortigas.com. You may also call or message via mobile/Viber 0917 859 7914 (Room Reservations) and 0917 534 4352 (Richmonde Café).

As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.

City of Dreams Manila Marks the Lenten Season and Easter with Various Offers

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Luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila gears itself for the Lenten and Easter holiday season with a host of activities to suit various inclinations, from church visits to exciting Easter-themed promotions for rooms, dining and events during the Holy Week. 

Families looking to unwind amidst a modern and vibrant oasis can avail of a staycation at Nobu Hotel Manila that also offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle service to the nearby Shrine of Jesus church from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday. The Holy Week Retreat package, which is available from April 9 to 16, consists of a two-night stay at P18,300 net or three nights at P24,800 net and includes: a luxurious accommodation for two persons with buffet breakfast at Nobu restaurant, DreamPlay passes for 2 adults and 2 children, daily Aqua Zumba classes, gym and pool access. Children under 12 years old are free of charge, if sharing room with parents. Daily breakfast at Nobu is complimentary for 2 adults and 2 children, 5 years old and below. For children ages 6-12 years old, buffet breakfast is 50% off the adult rate.

The young ones and the young at heart in the family will have a grand time at DreamPlay’s Easter Sunday Celebration on April 16, from11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. With the Easter VIP package, guests at this DreamWorks-inspired play space are entitled to an enticing Easter brunch buffet at Chez Gingy, all day park access, fun-filled Easter activities, special Easter bag with goodies, and “Secret of the Master” movie pass at the Dream Theatre. Guests can join Kung Fu Panda’s Po and other Dreamworks characters in Easter fun activities such as Egg-stravagant Egg Hunt, photo op with Po, Gingy’s “Baking is Colorful” cooking class and dance routines by well-loved DreamWorks characters with the DreamPlay Dreamers. The Easter VIP pass is at P1,799 net per child (80 cm. & above, up to 17 years old) and P1,499 net per adult.

Guests and families who love Nobu’s new-style Japanese-Peruvian fusion artistry, can complete their holiday dining experience on April 16 at the restaurant’s Easter Sunday brunch buffet highlighting Roasted US Prime Ribeye, Authentic Kobe Beef Fried Rice, Chicken Foie Gras Gyoza, Whole Fish New Style and Nobu Style Roasted Chicken. The Easter brunch buffet also features a variety of appetizers, hot dishes, sushi, sashimi, cut rolls, grilled skewered meats and vegetables, breakfast pastries and desserts.

A complimentary green tea-white chocolate Japanese Easter bunny exclusive to Nobu diners is provided per table. The Nobu Easter brunch buffet is open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at P3,880++ per person. An additional P990++ or P1,990++ per person applies for the standard alcohol drink package and premium champagne drink package, respectively.

At the Wave poolside bar and restaurant, a barbecue dinner buffet makes for a refreshing al fresco Easter Sunday celebration from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are treated to freshly-grilled Angus beef burgers and Frankfurt and Hungarian hotdogs served with choice of cheddar cheese, tomatoes, mustard and barbecue sauce, and sidings of baked potatoes, grilled corn and vegetable skewers. The Easter barbecue buffet, which also features Paella Negra, Halo-halo station and a dessert corner with local rice cakes and cake rolls is at P999++ per person and includes one round of iced tea, soft drinks, fresh juices or shakes. Guests who opt for free-flowing non-alcoholic drinks, local beers and cocktails pay a supplement of P700++ per person. Easter chocolate goodies as sweet tokens complete the Easter barbecue buffet experience.

Throughout April, Red Ginger showcases the “Unbeatable Egg” and its versatility with Southeast Asian flavors in an a la carte menu consisting of: Cha Thrung, Vietnamese style baked egg meatloaf; Red Ginger’s Egg Benedict; Telur Masak Merah, Malaysian style spicy braised eggs, Sate Telur Puyuh, char-grilled quail egg skewers; Angus Beef Short Ribs with sunny side up spicy egg white fried rice; and coconut pudding with mango yolk and palm sugar caramel. 

For Easter-rific treats to bring home and share, or give as gifts, guests can hop to Café Society from April 6 to 16, and choose from a selection of Easter-inspired chocolates and pastries, such as: the trio of pastel chocolate eggs and individual pastel chocolate eggs in various sizes, Easter carrot cake, assorted pastel chocolate and milk chocolate eggs, chicken people chocolates, duck and rabbit chocolates, hot cross buns, Easter egg breads, and Easter Ensaymadas with salted egg.

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 8008080 or email guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit cityofdreams.com.

Easter Eggs-Travaganza At Manila Pavilion Hotel

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Kids and kids at heart are all excited with the thoughts of festivities the Easter Sunday brings. For all the kids and families looking for a short-haul yet warm and luxurious break this Easter, look no further than Manila Pavilion Hotel, located at the heart of Manila.

They will be opening their doors on April 16, 2017 for the whole family to come to have a fun and egg-citing day, where activities and amazing prizes await our guests.

Starting April 1, Patisserie, the French-style pastry shop of the Manila Pavilion will have a line up of different Easter goodies like Surprise Easter Eggs, Easter Egg in a Basket, Easter Bunny, Hen and Rooster with Egg Basket, and special colorful Bunny Lollipops.

Easter Eggs-travaganza will be celebrated at the Alcuaz Function Room 1 and 2 on Easter Sunday, April 16 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets are available for Php 799 nett for kids 4-12 years old and Php 999 nett for adults. Kids 3 and below are free of charge.

It will be a day full of fun-filled activities for the kids and their families with Magic and Balloon Shows, Face Painting, Storytelling, Games, Activities, Surprise gifts and prizes, and Merienda Buffet.

Easter Eggs-travaganza is supported by Timezone, Gardenia Breads, Cherifer, Ped Zinc, Lucky Me! Curly Spaghetti, Fun Ranch, Vita Cubes, Chubby, Lipps, Choco Mucho Minis, Jiggels, Krimstix, Whoopie, Choco Topps Cookie Monster, Doowee, Frootees, Fudgee Bar, Oishi Choco Chug, Oishi Circo, Oishi, Crunchy Karls, Oishi O Puff Chocolate, Oishi O Puff Mango, Oishi O Wow!, Oishi Pillows, Smileys, Chips Delight, Egg Bites, Whatta Tops and many more.

Make the most of your Easter Holiday at Buddha-Bar Manila’s Magical Easter Celebration

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Buddha-Bar Manila, a world-class resto-bar-lounge that offers fine dining and entertainment experience, levels up the fun and excitement of the Easter Sunday celebration as it sets its exquisite place for a Magical Easter this April 16, 2017.

“We are glad to invite everyone to come and celebrate with us at Buddha-Bar Manila with our Magical Easter event. We’ve always been doing this to celebrate the Easter Sunday; and this year, we made sure that it’s more magical, different, and spectacular,” said Bernadette Castillo, Sales and Marketing Head of Buddha-Bar Manila.

Buddha-Bar Manila’s Magical Easter features an exciting lineup of activities that promises to make the celebration of the Easter Sunday for families more memorable than ever before.

Among these is the Easter Bunny Trail that kids will surely enjoy. Participants of these activities will receive exciting prizes and giveaways. Magical treats will also be given away for the first 30 reservations.

Aside from these, Buddha-Bar Manila also offers a sumptuous spread of delicious cuisines that will be served at the Easter Lunch Buffet. It opens from 11am to 2pm with free-flowing non-alcoholic drinks.

The Buffet with Magical Play Pass is priced at PhP475 for kids, (ages 10 and below), and PhP950 for Adults.

Part of the Easter festivities is the Search for the Magical Egg (Easter Egg Hunt), which will happen in the Magical Program at 1pm. The program also features magical shows and exciting games. Kids can watch this magical extravaganza if they purchase a Magical Play Pass priced at PhP250 only.

“This event is our way of treating our customers to an event that makes the most of the upcoming Easter Holiday. We encourage them to join us and spend a quality and fun time at Buddha-Bar Manila with their family and friends,” Castillo added.

Since it first opened in 2012, Buddha-Bar Manila has been dedicated to offering different themed events for its customers. It also carries the sophistication and the world-class service offered by the Buddha-Bar International franchise, based in Paris, France. It has also brought the luscious taste of Modern Asian and Western cuisine.

Buddha-Bar Manila is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Ave, Makati City. 

For inquiries and reservations, please call 8566719, 8566859, or 09989833918.

A mouthwatering feast at the Chocolate Factory at Buddha-Bar Manila this Easter

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At Buddha-Bar Manila, the metro’s most sophisticated restaurant-bar-and-lounge, Easter is always a big celebration. This year, Buddha-Bar Manila invites families to mark the end of the long Lenten season with “Buddha-Bar and the Chocolate Factory” on Easter Sunday, March 27, from 12 noon to 4pm.

A sumptuous spread will be served at the Easter Lunch Buffet at Php 950 (net) for adults (Adult Pass) and Php 475 (net) for kids up to 10 years old (Kiddie Pass). Availing of the lunch buffet entitles the little ones to join a host of Easter Sunday activities including cookie decorating, face painting, Easter egg hunting and more. The Adult Pass also allows guests to enjoy the delightful Chocolate and Sugar Showcase Demo courtesy of the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts Philippines. Be wowed with as they create artful chocolate desserts, sugar sculptures, and plated treats of sweets.

Kids who wish to join the fun activities but do not want to dine could still participate at Php 250 (net) with the Golden Kiddie Pass.

A mouthwatering feast, a Chocolate Factory, and a slew of fun activities for the whole family definitely add vitality to the Easter Celebration and turn Buddha-Bar Manila into a not-to-be-missed event. 

“Buddha-Bar and the Chocolate Factory” is in cooperation with the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts Philippines, Inc. 

Dine and drive in luxury only at Buddha Bar Manila and get a chance to win a brand new Maserati Ghibli with every single receipt purchase worth Php 5,000. This promo runs until January 28, 2017.

Buddha-Bar Manila is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati. 

For reservations, call +632 8566859/+632 8566719 and 0998-983-3918. 

You may also reach them at 

HYPERLINK "mailto:info@buddhabarmanila.com" 

info@buddhabarmanila.com 

Or like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @BuddhaBarMNL . 

EGGciting Easter Escapades for the Family at Sky Ranch Tagaytay!

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Who wants to experience a more exciting Easter, with the cold breeze, ejoying fun rides and seeing the picturesque Taal Lake and a feast of culinary indulgence?  Imagine Tagaytay. 

Parents, their kids, and other adventurous souls can now rush to the Sky Ranch in Tagaytay for exciting, fun rides and more prizes on an Easter celebration beginning March 29 up to April 5.

The SM-owned Sky Ranch has gained attention and popularity as the go-to-place for fun rides, mesmerizing families who want something more exciting from the daily grind, and yet something that can likewise shelter them from the usual hustle and bustle of city life. 

The Sky Ranch has provided all that with its 19 heart-pounding rides. Those who would like a touch of nature can do a bit of horseback riding while viewing the panoramic vista of Taal Volcano. A weekend escapade can be wrapped up by a stay at the nearby Taal Vista Hotel on Aguinaldo Highway in Tagaytay. 

Sky Ranch’s current “Eggciting Escapade Promo” will dazzle Easter celebrators with a live show featuring the funny Mr. Eggbert on April 5. A purchase of ticket rides worth P500 from March 29 up to April 5 will get one free ride-all-you-can event pass and one free loot bag. An eye-catching unique costume that makes you stand out from the rest will also bring a special prize.

Mr. Eggbert will start and end the Easter Event as its emcee. The musical dance numbers are guaranteed to invite participation from the audience. Then there are the games which will keep everyone happily on their toes, challenging them to find common patterns in “The Egg Match”; bring out their creativity in the “Eggciting Art Attack;” and see how good they are in a make-believe kitchen in “The Kettle Kornn Poppin’ Fun Game.” 

The SM-owned Sky Ranch in Tagaytay is open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM during the weekends, and 10 AM to 10 PM during weekdays. From Manila, Sky Ranch is accessible through the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) exit to Santa Rosa, Laguna, and from there, travelers can feast their eyes on the panoramic views while on a road trip along the Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Rd. going up the hills and landscapes to Tagaytay.

Enjoy Easter and have fun at Sky Ranch beside the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City as a place where one could escape from the grim urban environment.

Sky Ranch Tagaytay is a 5.5-hectare development by SM Prime under Commercial Properties Group and Family Entertainment Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of SM Prime in charge of the creation and installation of rides in Sky Ranch and in By The Bay park adjacent to the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

For more info, you can visit its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SkyRanchTagaytay), or reach them through phone (8570100 loc 1450) or email at info.skyranch@yahoo.com.

SM Prime is the property holding firm of the SM Group of Companies, which has major business interests in banking and retail sectors apart from property segment. SM Prime has developed key establishments in the residential, office, hotels and other leisure-oriented projects.

  

Happy Easter Sunday

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Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death. The day symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and his triumph over the grave.

The holiday known around the world as Easter Sunday usually brings pleasant images, greetings, quotes, family gatherings, egg hunts, and visits from the Easter bunny.

The seven days before Easter Sunday is referred to as Holy Week, or the Passover season. These days are set aside to commemorate the brief life, death, and resurrection of Christ.

"Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"

Thankful and we think about the new life that we have in Jesus.

Easter Bible verses help us to meditate on the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus.

These verses help us to focus on the risen Christ and bring us hope for our eternal home in Heaven.

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe in this?" John 11:25-26

"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Co 1:18

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3

"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:8-11

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Co 15:55-57

"Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isa 53:4-5

"Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died---more than that, who was raised to life-- is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." Romans 8:34

"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and become obedient to death --- even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Php 2: 5-11

Celebrate Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday

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Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian bible.

We know about Lenten Season, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday and more.

"For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures." - 1 Corinthians 15:3

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16

I  also always read and learn the meaning of the words as "Easter Sunday." Just want to share I read from  GotQuestions.org Home

The origins of Easter are rooted in European traditions. The name Easter comes from a pagan figure called Eastre (or Eostre) who was celebrated as the goddess of spring by the Saxons of Northern Europe. A festival called Eastre was held during the spring equinox by these people to honor her. The goddess Eastre’s earthly symbol was the rabbit, which was also known as a symbol of fertility. Originally, there were some very pagan (and sometimes utterly evil) practices that went along with the celebration. Today, Easter is almost a completely commercialized holiday, with all the focus on Easter eggs and the Easter bunny being remnants of the goddess worship.

There is a lot of confusion regarding what Easter Sunday is all about. For some, Easter Sunday is about the Easter Bunny, colorfully decorated Easter eggs, and Easter egg hunts. Most people understand that Easter Sunday has something to do with the resurrection of Jesus, but are confused as to how the resurrection is related to the Easter eggs and the Easter bunny.

Biblically speaking, there is absolutely no connection between the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the common modern traditions related to Easter Sunday. As a background, please read our article on the origins of Easter. Essentially, what occurred is that in order to make Christianity more attractive to non-Christians, the ancient Roman Catholic Church mixed the celebration of Jesus' resurrection with celebrations that involved spring fertility rituals. These spring fertility rituals are the source of the egg and bunny traditions.

The Bible makes it clear that Jesus was resurrected on the first day of the week, Sunday (Matthew 28:1;Mark 16:2,9;Luke 24:1;John 20:1,19). Jesus' resurrection is most worthy of being celebrated (see 1 Corinthians 15). While it is appropriate for Jesus' resurrection to be celebrated on a Sunday, the day on which Jesus' resurrection is celebrated should not be referred to as Easter. Easter has nothing to do with Jesus' resurrection on a Sunday.

As a result, many Christians feel strongly that the day on which we celebrate Jesus' resurrection should not be referred to as "Easter Sunday." Rather, something like "Resurrection Sunday" would be far more appropriate and biblical. For the Christian, it is unthinkable that we would allow the silliness of Easter eggs and the Easter bunny to be the focus of the day instead of Jesus' resurrection.

By all means, celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. Christ's resurrection is something that should be celebrated every day, not just once a year. At the same time, if we choose to celebrate Easter Sunday, we should not allow the fun and games to distract our attention from what the day should truly be all about—the fact that Jesus was resurrected from the dead, and that His resurrection demonstrates that we can indeed be promised an eternal home in Heaven by receiving Jesus as our Savior.

Happy Easter Everyone! 

Everything for the Easter Egg Hunter! SM Supermalls Celebrates Easter with Carnival-themed Party

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Customers who will troop to any SM mall nationwide this coming Easter Sunday, March 31, will be treated to various fun activities for the whole family as SM Supermalls holds a grand celebration dubbed “Easter Carnival”. SM malls are especially decorated for sight-seeing and photo opportunities, with giant Easter installations available for the public to enjoy.

One of the highlights of the Easter Carnival includes “Circus Fun”, which features a circus show with magical acts and performances by clowns.

There will also be a grand parade of mascots and a costume contest where kids can play dress-up with their cutest, most colorful and wackiest Easter costumes to get a chance to win cool prizes.

Egg-hunting tradition will be held through “Eggstream Hunt” in select SM malls.

Another interesting event to watch out for is the “Easter Fair” where booths will be set up for fun activities and food that kids will enjoy, such as hotdogs, popcorn, ice cream, and many others. Activities include face painting, balloon twisting and egg painting.

For more information about SM Supermall Easter celebration schedule of activities, visit SM Supermalls facebook account at facebook.com/smsupermalls or www.smsupermalls.com , tweet via @smsupermalls, or call (02) 470-2222.