Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your Christmas holidays in Mascalucia with our comprehensive guide. We have selected the most interesting events and activities to help you plan the festive period, both for residents and visitors.
Piazza San Vito, the beating heart of the city, hosts the traditional Christmas market with local craft stalls and Sicilian gastronomic specialties. The historic center comes alive with lights and decorations, while the Mother Church becomes a reference point for Christmas concerts and celebrations. A few kilometers away, the snow-covered Mount Etna offers a suggestive setting for winter excursions.
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Entertainment and animation for both children and adults.
The Christmas Markets in Mascalucia offer a wide range of local artisanal and food products, accompanied by musical and animation events for both children and adults.
Where: Mascalucia | More Info: Christmas Markets in Mascalucia
A historical and religious journey through the medieval alleys of Gangi.
The Presepe Vivente di Gangi is a historical and religious event that represents the Nativity with actors in period costume, music, and narration. The scene takes place in the medieval historic center of Gangi, nestled among the peaks of the Madonie.
Where: Gangi | More Info: Living Nativity Scene in Gangi
Faithful theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel with special effects and original costumes.
A Christmas Carol Musical in Catania is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous novel, directed by Melina Pellicano with music by Stefano Lori and Marco Caselle. The story follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cynical and avaricious man, after being visited by the three spirits of Christmas.
Where: Catania | More Info: A Christmas Carol Musical in Catania
Setlist combining progressive rock and sung poetry.
PFM Canta De André in Catania is an event celebrating the collaboration between Premiata Forneria Marconi and singer Fabrizio De André. The setlist includes classics from their collaboration and tracks from "La Buona Novella," performed with new arrangements. The lineup on stage will be exceptional, featuring Flavio Premoli, Michele Ascolese, and Luca Zabbini.
Where: Catania | More Info: PFM Sings de André in Catania
A wide collection of unique and traditional nativity scenes.
The Presepi di Caltagirone offer a wide range of unique and traditional nativity scenes, including the baroque nativity scene, the origami nativity scene, and the Sicilian nativity scene, which represent the culture and holiday traditions of the city.
Where: Caltagirone | More Info: Christmas in Caltagirone
Concert by the PS choir during the arrival of the Magi.
The arrival of the Magi in Mascalucia is a religious event that celebrates the arrival of the Magi in Mascalucia. On January 6, 2019, a concert by the PS choir took place, and photos of the Magi's arrival were taken. This event is a religious tradition that attracts the local community.
Where: Mascalucia | More Info: Arrival of the Magi in Mascalucia
Procession of the saint's simulacrum and fireworks displays.
The Nocciolata of San Nicola in Gualtieri Sicaminò is a traditional event held on December 6, characterized by a convivial festival with typical Sicilian sweets and foods.
Where: Gualtieri Sicaminò | More Info: San Nicholas Festival in Gualtieri Sicaminò