Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas festivities in Acireale! We'll accompany you in discovering the events and attractions that make the Christmas season in our city an experience to remember.
The baroque historic center of Acireale transforms during the holidays, with Piazza Duomo hosting the traditional Christmas market and monumental nativity scene. Along Corso Umberto, the light displays create a festive atmosphere, while Villa Belvedere hosts shows and concerts. The Basilica of San Sebastiano and the Town Hall building frame the main events, with their illuminated facades telling the city's story.
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Acireale Holiday Markets and Shopping
Acireale Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with handmade products and holiday concerts.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Acireale offers a wide range of handmade products and holiday delicacies, with events and concerts that animate the city's squares.
- Where
- Acireale | More Info : Acireale Christmas Market
Catania Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Doubles the village's area and ice skating rink.
- Description
- The Catania Christmas Market offers a wide range of attractions, including Christmas markets, ice skating, Christmas cinema, musical performances, and parades with fairy tale characters.
- Where
- Catania | More Info : Catania Christmas Market
Syracuse Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with handmade and traditional products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Siracusa is an event that offers a wide range of holiday products and handmade items, creating a welcoming and richly traditional atmosphere.
- Where
- Syracuse | More Info : Syracuse Christmas Market
Acireale Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Taormina Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- Free events with nativity scenes, concerts, and Christmas bonfire lighting.
- Description
- The Taormina Christmas Festival features a variety of events, including nativity scenes along the streets, concerts, and a Christmas bonfire lighting in various squares.
- Where
- Taormina | More Info : Taormina Christmas Festival
Syracuse Christmas Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Living and monumental nativity scenes in the arcidiocesi of Siracusa.
- Description
- The Presepi di Natale di Siracusa feature a variety of living and monumental nativity scenes within the arcidiocesi of Siracusa, with the "Presepe Vivente al Monte" of Belvedere as the main point of interest. These nativity scenes allow visitors to experience the holiday atmosphere of the past in an 18th-century village setting.
- Where
- Syracuse | More Info : Syracuse Christmas Nativity Scenes
Caltagirone Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- Artistic nativity scenes made from diverse materials.
- Description
- The Christmas Festival in Caltagirone features a rich collection of artistic nativity scenes made from various materials, including clay, cotton, and pasta. Visitors can admire the high-precision and artistically crafted works by skilled ceramic artists.
- Where
- Caltagirone | More Info : Caltagirone Christmas Festival
Messina Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- A wide range of workshops and shows designed for children.
- Description
- The Christmas Festival in Messina is an event rich in cultural and recreational activities that animate the city during the holiday season. From December 14 to 26, Piazza Lo Sardo hosts "Beer&Food," a format dedicated to food, music, and entertainment, while "Christmas under the Stars" takes place in Briga Marina. The 4 city villas are animated by workshops, shows, and tournaments designed for children.
- Where
- Messina | More Info : Messina Christmas Festival
Messina Christmas Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Christmas events with a wide range of cultural and musical activities.
- Description
- The Presepi di Natale di Messina offer a variety of Christmas events, including concerts, dance performances, and Christmas markets, which animate the city center and villages.
- Where
- Messina | More Info : Messina Christmas Nativity Scenes
Acireale Other Holiday Activities
Catania Christmas Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Artistic nativity scenes set up in various churches in Catania's historic center.
- Description
- During the Christmas festivities, the churches in Catania's historic center prepare to welcome the representation of the Nativity. From the Cathedral in Piazza Duomo to the churches on Via Crociferi, each place of worship in Catania has created an artistic nativity scene visible from December 8th to January 6th.
- Where
- Catania | More Info : Catania Christmas Nativity Scenes
Feast of Santa Lucia in Syracuse
- What to Expect
- Historic procession with dove release
- Description
- The Festa di Santa Lucia in Siracusa is a religious event that commemorates the miracle of 1646, when a severe famine in Siracusa was ended by the arrival of grain-laden ships. The festival features the procession of the Santa Lucia simulacrum through the historic streets of Ortigia, with the traditional dove release.
- Where
- Syracuse | More Info : Feast of Santa Lucia in Syracuse