Christmas Living Nativity Scenes in Sicily
Living nativity scenes in Sicily are a tradition that has been handed down for centuries and which sees many villages on the island perform spectacular historical reenactments of the Holy Nativity, recreating the magical atmosphere of ancient Bethlehem.
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Living nativity scenes in Sicily are often accompanied by other events such as artistic artisan nativity scenes, Christmas markets and Santa Claus villages for the little ones.
The Sicilian living nativity scenes also become a great opportunity to visit the oldest and most evocative places, streets and squares of a village, to discover ancient traditions and now lost crafts,
to taste the traditional dishes of the place and to listen to traditional folk songs accompanied from the "ciaramiddari", the Sicilian bagpipers.
What are the most beautiful living nativity scenes in Sicily?
Here are some of the most beautiful living nativity scenes in Sicily, places absolutely to visit during a Christmas holiday in Sicily.
Agrigento, Caltabellotta, Cammarata, Cattolica Eraclea, Gela, Naro, Palma di Montechiaro
Riposto (Giarre), Mascalucia, Motta S. Anastasia, Trappeto - S. G. La Punta
Alimena, Collesano, Gangi, Montemaggiore Belsito, Pollina
Agira, Calascibetta, Caltagirone, Caltanissetta, Licodia Eubea, Mineo, Resuttano, Sutera, Villalba, Vizzini
Castanea delle Furie, Castroreale-Bafia, Milazzo, Monforte San Giorgio, Montalbano Elicona, Montagnareale, Terme Vigliatore, Gualtieri Sicaminò, Militello Rosmarino, Santo Stefano di Briga
Arenella, Camporeale, Carini, Castronovo, Lercara Friddi, Marineo, Monreale, Prizzi, Roccapalumba, Termini Imerese, Torretta, Vicari
Giarratana, Ispica, Modica, Monterosso Almo, Scicli, Ragusa
Selinunte and Belice valley area
Campobello di Mazara, Castelvetrano, Sambuca di Sicilia
Siracusa, Avola, Melilli, Palazzolo Acreide, Villasmundo
Trappitello, Casalvecchio Siculo, Forza d'Agrò, Graniti, Savoca
Custonaci, Marsala, Segesta, Valderice
Agrigento area
Living nativity scene in Agrigento
The Living Nativity Scene in Montaperto, a small village in Agrigento, transforms the streets of this ancient village into a small Bethlehem. Among the ancient houses, ancient crafts and domestic hearths of other times come to life again, in a surreal atmosphere, among the novenas, the storytellers, the singers, and the tastings of the typical products of the rural tradition.
26, 28, 29 dic 2024 | 1, 4, 5, 6 gen 2025
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Living nativity scene in Caltabellotta
Caltabellotta Città Presepe is an event that every year at Christmas makes the village Caltabellotta the natural setting for the representation of the mystery of the Nativity. On the occasion of the living nativity scene of Caltabellotta the entire village celebrates immerses you in a fascinating atmosphere, with lights, sounds, music and tastings of typical products.
26, 27 dic 2024 | 4, 5 gen 2025
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Living Nativity in Cammarata
The Living Nativity Scene in Cammarata takes place among the evocative streets of the historic center of this village.
The ancient streets of the village become the scene of glimpses of daily life of a time whose protagonists are the classic peasant family gathered around the domestic hearth, the merchants who promote their wares on the streets, the artisans who work in the shops, the children and the animals that crowd streets and courtyards.
22,26,28,29 Dec 2024 | 1,5,6 Jan 2025
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Living nativity scene in Cattolica Eraclea
The Living nativity scene in Cattolica Eracleait takes place among the streets, alleys and characteristic courtyards of the suggestive Colli Corti district. What makes this route particularly evocative is the presence of pipers, storytellers, figures in period clothing, animals and the possibility of tasting local products and specialties.
26, 29 Dec 2024 e 6 Jan 2025
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Living nativity scene in Naro
The Living Nativity Scene in Naro is represented through theatre, dance, singing, music, gastronomy and traditions. It takes place in the premises of the social center of Sant'Agostino, known as Casa ContemplAttiva, where the characteristic domestic settings and ancient artisan workshops are recreated, and the salient moments of the Nativity are represented.
20, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30 Dec 2024 | 2, 4, 5, 6 JAN 2025
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Nativity scene in Palma di Montechiaro
The Nativity scene of Palma di Montechiaro, organized by the parish of Sant'Antonio da Padova, takes place in one of the oldest districts of the city, Poiu di Fossi, and ends in the church of Sant'Antonino.
Inside the nativity scene, various artisan shops have been reconstructed where the figures take on the role of the characters in the nativity scene.
Along the route there are several tasting points.
The day of the Epiphany from the church of Sant'Antonino the procession of the Magi will start and they will enter the crib.
21, 26, 28 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
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Catania area
Living nativity scene in Altarello di Riposto
The living nativity scene in Altarello di Riposto is organized by the "Cenacolo of Jerusalem" religious community .
Every day, to close the nativity scene, the Holy Mass is celebrated.
26, 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
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Living nativity in Mascalucia
The Living Nativity Scene in the Trinità Manenti Park in Mascalucia where an enchanting Christmas atmosphere is recreated with lights, music, colours, flavours, ancient crafts, animals and figures in period costume who accompany the visitor on a journey through time towards the Nativity, to the rediscovery of tradition and faith.
27, 28, 29 December 2024
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Living nativity in Motta Sant'Anastasia
26, 27, 28 Dec 2024 | 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living nativity in Trappeto - S. G. La Punta
15, 21, 22 Dec 2024
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Cefalù area and Madonie Park
Living nativity scene in Alimena
The Living Nativity Scene of Alimena takes place along the ancient streets of the Anime Sante district and the evocative avenues of the Mazza Park. At the end of the nativity scene route, upon payment of a small contribution, it is possible to access the refreshment area, to taste typical dairy products, such as "A RICOTTA CU SIERU, U PANI CA TUMA E PUMADORU SICCU, U GLASSES OF VINU"
28 dicembre 2024
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Living nativity scene in Collesano
The Living Nativity Scene of Collesano is an evocative religious and food and wine itinerary in the magnificent location of the historic center of the town. In a unique and engaging atmosphere the visitor will be able to witness the sacred representation of the birth of Jesus and participate in a culinary experience to discover the secrets of local cuisines among the most evocative alleys of the town.
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Living Nativity scene in Gangi
The living nativity scene of Gangi, a village nestled in the Madonie park, is one of the most evocative living nativity scenes in Sicily and Italy. The peculiarity of the living nativity scene of Gangi "From Nazareth to Bethlehem" is the presence of a guide in period dress who accompanies visitor on a fascinating journey back in time, from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The visit will be accompanied by background music and a voiceover.
26, 27, 28 29 December 2024
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Living nativity scene in Montemaggiore Belsito
The Living Nativity Scene of Montemaggiore Belsito "La Stidda ci guida" (The star guides us) takes place in the evocative setting of the Garden of Values.
The nativity scene is characterized by high fidelity to the historical context: the care in choosing the costumes and instruments of the figures, the presence of guards, a temple, the high priest, the inscriptions in Hebrew,... The nativity scene is enriched by moments recited and sung, inspired by biblical texts.
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Living Nativity in Pollina
This Nativity Scene has as its natural setting the ancient village of Pollina, through whose alleys visitors will be guided on a journey to discover ancient crafts and glimpses of moments of daily life in Bethlehem.
Numerous stands dedicated to gastronomy to discover traditional cuisine through rich tastings.
26, 27, 28, 29 December 2024
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Central Sicily area
Living Nativity in Agira
The living nativity scene in Agira, defined as “The most original nativity scene in Italy”, is one spectacular event that on Christmas night, since 1989, has animated the castello, a medieval stronghold symbol of village. Unlike other living nativity scenes in Sicily, the one in Agira takes place only on Christmas night.
24 December 2024
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Living Nativity in Calascibetta
The Living Nativity Scene in Calascibetta takes place in the historic center of the village characterized by the presence of caves and caverns dug into the rock. Among the streets of the rock villages numerous figures in period clothing create scenes of daily life in ancient Bethlehem: characteristic domestic settings and artisan workshops where you can observe the ancient customs and crafts of the past and taste typical local products.
26, 27 December 2024
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Living Nativity scene in Caltagirone
The living nativity scene takes place in the splendid scenery of the carruggi, i.e. the alleys, stairways and streets of the neighborhoods dating back to the time of Genoese domination, located near the splendid staircase of Santa Maria del Monte.
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Living Nativity in Caltanissetta
The Living Nativity Scene "Bethlehem to the Angels" of Caltanissetta takes place in the suggestive and ancient Arab neighborhood of the Angeli district. Among the narrow streets of the Arab quarter and inside the houses of the same, the depictions of the ancient crafts already present in Palestine at the time of Jesus come to life, with the possibility for visitors to taste the traditional specialties of Caltanissetta.
26, 28, 29 Dec 2024 | 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Licodia Eubea
The Food and Wine Nativity Scene of Licodia Eubea takes place at the foot of the Castle b>, in the first residential area of the town. Numerous figures cheer up visitors through the representation of ancient crafts and in the revival of some ancient typical peasant dishes: patacò, ricotta and cheeses, home-made bread, wine , olives, mustard, cooked wine, almond and honey desserts.
21, 25, 26, 28 Dec 2024 | 1, 4, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Mineo
The Living Nativity Scene of Mineo transforms the village into a "town of memory", where the streets come alive with typical characters revived in the costumes, gestures and speeches of a distant time. The original medieval urban structure acts as a backdrop to the nativity scene, with a succession of rooms that open domestic environments, cellars, stables and shops to the outside.
25, 26, 29 Dec 2024 | 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Resuttano
The Living Nativity Scene of Resuttano takes place in the ancient homes of the neighborhood that develops around the church of the Immaculate Conception. Tasting of typical local products, such as ricotta.
26, 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Sutera
The Living Nativity Scene in Sutera, in the central Sicily area, is one of the most beautiful nativity scenes and visited Sicily.
The importance and quality of the event is such that it has deserved inclusion in the Register of Intangible Heritage of the Sicily Region. The event is enriched by the many rich tastings of typical local dishes and products.
26,27,28,29 Dec 2024 | 4,5,6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Vizzini
The Food and Wine Living Nativity Scene in Vizzini takes place among the evocative views of the ancient village.
The scenes of the nativity scene come to life thanks to the figures in period costumes to the carefully designed scenography, some of which are enriched by the tasting of typical local products, which allow you to discover the authentic flavors of Sicily.
Immersed in the atmosphere Christmas it is possible to appreciate the cultural heritage of the works of Giovanni Verga whose stories take inspiration from the landscapes and people of these lands.
22, 26, 29 Dec 2024 | 1, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Messina e del Parco dei Nebrodi
Living Nativity in Castanea delle Furie
The Living nativity scene in Castanea delle Furie, in the province of Messina, is considered one of the most beautiful living nativity scenes in Sicily and is characterized by an intense popular religiosity. It is created within a 4000 m2 park where real scenes of Bethlehem 2000 years ago are masterfully recreated: the market, the Roman neighborhood, Herod's Palace, and obviously the cave of the Holy Nativity.
25 - 30 Dec 2024 | 1 - 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity Scene in Castroreale - Bafia
The living nativity scene takes place among the narrow and evocative streets of Bafia, a small village immersed in the countryside of Castroreale.
The streets are invaded by music and scents while the ancient houses become the setting for the representation of the Holy Nativity. During the nativity scene, visitors are offered warm and tasty specialties that evoke the flavors of the past.
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Living Nativity Scene in Gualtieri Sicaminò
The Living Nativity Scene by Gualtieri Sicaminò takes place in the evocative views of the historic center of the village, between the Ponte Vecchio, the Rione Misericordia and the Church of the Annunziata. At the end of the nativity scene there will be a final tasting of typical local specialties.
26, 30 Dec 2024
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Living Nativity Scene in Milazzo
The Living Nativity Scene of Milazzo is set up inside the extraordinary location of the fortified Citadel.
Alongside the classic scenes, moments of acting, dance and live music are offered, recreating the lifestyle of era.
The event is concentrated in the area of the keep and recreates in the cells the various representations of the different professions and the main scene of the nativity.
Inside the rooms of the keep there will also be Christmas themed displays.
22, 26, 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity Scene in Militello Rosmarino
The Living Nativity Scene of the Nebrodi in Militello Rosmarino takes place among the ancient streets of the historic center.
The scenes are set up representing domestic settings and artisan workshops with more than 40 ancient crafts that have now disappeared.
The event is embellished with festivals of typical Nebrodi products.
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Living Nativity Scene in Monforte San Giorgio
For over 30 years the citizens of Monforte San Giorgio, a small village of the Peloritani, have gathered to build their nativity scene.
25, 26 Dec 2024 | 1, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Montagnareale
The community of Montagnareale comes together in the creation of this Living Nativity Scene in the evocative streets of the historic center of this enchanting village in the province of Messina. The inhabitants themselves impersonate the biblical characters while the warm and soft lights help to create an intimate and spiritual atmosphere.
28, 29 dicembre 2024
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Living Nativity Scene in Montalbano Elicona
The Living Nativity Scene of Montalbano Elicona, in the Messina area, is organized in the oldest part of the medieval village, the Serro district, inside small houses which are now uninhabited but safe haven time for families. The charm of the alleys illuminated by torches, the smell of bread baking in wood-fired ovens, the noise of the blacksmith animating the sparks of the wrought iron, the flavors of fresh ricotta, cheeses, provola and other typical local products offers in ancient shops and marketsenchants visitors.
25, 26 Dec 2024 | 1, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Santo Stefano di Briga
The Living Nativity Scene in Santo Stefano di Briga takes place among the evocative streets of the characteristic San Rocco district of Santo Stefano di Briga, a hilly hamlet in the municipality of Messina.
The many figures in period clothing, the artistic care of the settings and the magic of the village of Santo Stefano di Briga allows the visitor to immerse himself in the typical atmosphere of the living nativity scene. During the evenings it is possible to taste typical local products.
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Living Nativity in Terme Vigliatore
The Living Nativity Scene of Terme Vigliatore is located within a gently sloping olive grove which offers a unique and particular setting. Inside the olive grove, a scrupulous reproduction of the places and customs of Bethlehem during the period of the Holy Nativity is created. Numerous figures in Middle Eastern period costumes stage ancient crafts and ancient tools of the trades and handicraft products are also on display.
25, 26, 29 Dec 2024 | 1, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Palermo area
Living Nativity in Arenella - Palermo
The living nativity scene at the Arenella in Palermo takes place in the evocative and particular setting of the Arenella seafront between via Leva and the adjacent beach. It will be possible to witness the re-enactment of the activities and crafts of the ancient daily life of the village.
Living Nativity in Camporeale
The representation of the Nativity of Christ takes place in the streets below the tower of the Prince's Palace, in a scenography that recreates the daily life of nineteenth-century Sicily.
The route, lit by torches, simulates the entrance to Bethlehem, including ancient crafts such as potter, blacksmith, shoemaker, and other traditional professions.
Visitors will be able to taste typical local products, such as ricotta, focaccias and Christmas sweets.
26, 28, 29 Dec 2024 | 4, 5 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Carini
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The Living Nativity Scene in the splendid setting of the Carini Castle and offers an immersive experience that takes visitors back in time, to Judea 2000 years ago. The figures bring to life many scenes of the traditional nativity scene, offering an authentic reproduction of the birth of Jesus. Visitors also have the opportunity to explore the beauties of La Grua Talamanca Castle, a site rich in history and culture which, with its atmosphere evocative, it offers the perfect context for the historical representation.
26 Dec 2024 | 1, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Castronovo di Sicilia
The Living Nativity Scene in Castronovo di Sicilia takes place in the evocative setting of the Arab neighborhood of Batia, characterized by narrow streets with cobblestones, huddled houses, fountains and troughs.
The Living Nativity Scene in Castronovo di Sicilia recalls the Sacred Nativity through numerous figures in historical costumes, creations of scenes of daily life in ancient workshops, streets artistically illuminated by torches and flooded with the music of bagpipes.
26, 28, 29 Dec 2024 | 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Lercara Friddi
The Living Nativity Scene of Lercara Friddi takes place among the cobbled streets, stone houses and characteristic courtyards of the village of Lercara Friddi.
The representation of glimpses of daily life from other times, the re-enactment of ancient crafts, the magic of the nativity transports the visitor to ancient Bethlehem and envelops him in the magical and sacred atmosphere of Christmas.
Living Nativity in Marineo
The Living Nativity Scene in Marineo takes place in the evocative setting of the Beccadelli Castle of Marineo.
A great historical re-enactment of Sicilian peasant crafts and civilization from the Middle Ages to today. Figures in period clothing, artisans' workshops, ancient domestic homes and numerous animals allow the visitor to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of times gone by.
Along the route it is possible to taste typical local products and specialties.
Living Nativity in Monreale
The Living Nativity Scene in Monreale takes place in the village of Malpasso, a very close to Monreale. The event, organized by the San Giuseppe Parish of Malpasso, recreates the atmosphere of a small Bethlehem and offers various events in which the Nativity will be represented, the entrance to the Sacred Family of Nazareth and the Three Kings entrance.
Along the route the visitor will be able to witness the re-enactment of the ancient crafts of the past and taste typical local products.
24, 28 Dec 2024 | 5 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Prizzi
The Living Nativity Scene of Prizzi takes place in the suggestive location of the historic center of the village.
Among the narrow alleys, in the ancient houses the magical atmosphere of Christmas comes to life again.
26, 28, 29 Dec 2024 | 4, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Roccapalumba
The living nativity scene in Roccapalumba takes place in the evocative ancient houses dug into the rock of the fortress that overlooks the town.
The nativity scene recreates the rural and pastoral life of Sicily at the end of the nineteenth century: shops of ancient trades, inns, domestic dwellings, taverns, sheepfolds, chicken coops and many other environments lead up to the Grotto of the Nativity.
14, 15 December 2024
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Living Nativity in Termini Imerese
The living nativity scene of Termini Imerese is an opportunity to rediscover the "jewels" of the art and history of the city, such as the church of San Giacomo, the Church of the Annunziata with its characteristic octagonal majolica dome whose Inside there is the marble nativity scene by Andrea Mancino (dating back to 1494), the imposing staircase of Via Roma and the characteristic streets of the historic centre.
22, 26 Dec 2024| 5 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Torretta
The Living Nativity Scene of Torretta comes to life among the characteristic streets of the historic center of the village. Scenes with traditional domestic environments, old inns, ancient craft workshops and the hut of the Holy Nativity are set up along the streets of the ancient village and come to life thanks to the participation of numerous figures in period costumes. During the event there will be tastings of typical local products.
26 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Vicari
The Vicari living nativity scene takes place among the evocative streets of this small medieval village.
The representation of the Nativity becomes a magical moment in which visitors immerse themselves in the warm atmosphere of the holidays: the figures in period clothes, the representation of traditional domestic hearths and ancient crafts, the sounds and carols of Christmas, the scent of freshly cooked dishes, the warmth of a steaming soup.
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Ragusa area
Living Nativity in Cava D'Ispica
The Living Nativity in Ispica is one of the most fascinating living nativity scenes in Italy. The ancient caves and the suggestive panorama of Cava Ispica, in the Ragusa area, serve as the backdrop for this nativity scene.
In the archaeological area of the Quarries over one hundred figures in costume tell scenes of pastoral and peasant life. The caves are transformed into workshops of artisans.
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Living Nativity in Giarratana
The living nativity scene of Giarratana, in the Ragusa area, is among the most beautiful in Sicily and Italy.
The nativity scene is set in the ancient part of the city of Giarratana, the U Cuozzu" district.
At the foot of the Castle dei Settimo the rooms end and the uphill road begins which leads to the area called "Campo Grotta". Very suggestive route lit only by torches.
The Living Nativity of Giarratana is the first and to date only Italian Nativity scene to have been recognized of "International Interest".
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Living Nativity in Modica
The Living Nativity Scene in Modica takes place in the streets of the characteristic Dente district, also known as the Eastern district, whose most characteristic views are transformed into traditional domestic homes and artisans' workshops and form the backdrop for representations of daily scenes of the era. Along the route it is possible to taste typical Modica products and specialties.
Living Nativity in Monterosso Almo
The living nativity scene in Monterosso Almo, in the Ragusa area, is one of the oldest nativity scenes in Sicily and has been proclaimed the most beautiful Living nativity scene in Sicily and Italy.
The nativity scene takes place in the maze of alleys of the old quarter, the Matrice quarter of Monterosso Almo. The ancient houses and the narrow streets are once again teeming with life, light and atmospheres of the past. Trades that have now disappeared return to protagonists and re-propose themselves to the new generations.
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Living Nativity in Ragusa
The Living Nativity Scene in Ragusa takes place in the streets of the historic center of Ragusa.
The nativity scene, organized by the Parishes of SS. Hecce Homo and San Francesco di Paola, recreates ancient Bethlehem with bagpipe and bagpipe music, lighting effects, figures in period clothing, animals, traditional homes, old taverns, shops of ancient crafts and the stable of the Nativity. During the days of the performances, tasting and entertainment moments are organised.
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Living Nativity in Scicli
The living nativity scene of Scicli takes place in the enchanting setting of the “Cavuzza di San Guglielmo”, at the Cava di Santa Maria La Nova. The feature that makes it unique is that the participants act out some biblical scenes. The route starts from the church of Santa Maria la Nova and continues in the Cavuzza, where among old houses and caves, there is the ancient hermitage of San Guglielmo.
26 dicembre 2024 | 5 gennaio 2025
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Selinunte area & Belice Valley
Living Nativity Scene in Campobello di Mazara
The Living Nativity Scene of Campobello di Mazara takes place in the evocative setting of Palazzo Accardi. The rooms and the splendid porticoed courtyard of the palace become the scenography of this Baroque Living Nativity Scene. The rich settings, music and lighting create a unique atmosphere.
Living Nativity Scene in Castelvetrano
The living nativity scene in Castelvetrano takes place in the evocative setting of the catacombs of the convent of the Capuchin friars.
On the occasion of the The Cave of the Messiah event, numerous figures in period clothing lend their faces to the characters of the nativity scene with 20 different environments recreated to perfection. During the visit to the living nativity scene you will be able to taste samples of typical local products.
15, 21, 26, 29 dic 2024 | 5, 6 gen 2025
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Living Nativity Scene in Partanna
26, 28 Dec 2024| 5 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity Scene in Sambuca di Sicilia
The Living Nativity Scene in Sambuca di Sicilia takes place in the San Michele District of the village, the best preserved Arab neighborhood in Sicily. The labyrinth of narrow and winding streets located at the top of the town provides the backdrop to one of the most important nativity scenes in Sicily in terms of the number of scenes and figures.
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Siracusa area
Living Nativity in Cavagrande del Cassibile - Ancient Avola
The living nativity scene in Cavagrande del Cassibile, set up in Ancient Avola is an event that attracts every year, in the heart
of the Cassibile Nature Reserve thousands of visitors. Enjoying the suggestive location, visitors can interact with the animals and characters present, and take part in tastings of typical food and wine products of the area.
25, 26, 29 Dec 2024 | 1, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Melilli
The Living Nativity Scene in Melilli, in the Syracuse area, takes place in the evocative setting of the eighteenth-century convent and garden of the Capuchin Minor Friars of Melilli.
The main feature of this nativity scene, which currently features around 150 characters in Palestinian period costume, portrays arts, crafts and customs of the era in which Jesus was born, deliberately avoiding transpositions in subsequent periods or historical mixes .
The route has been made accessible to disabled people accompanied or in wheelchairs who have priority over other visitors.
26, 28 dic 2024 | 1, 6 gen 2025
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Living Nativity in Palazzolo Acreide
The Living Nativity Scene of Palazzolo Acreide, considered among the most beautiful nativity scenes in Sicily, takes place in the ancient district dell'Ebraida and that of Castelvecchio, where the ruins of an ancient medieval castle are located.
The natural cave where the Holy Family finds shelter is very beautiful.
The nativity scene is particularly suitable for families with children given the presence of numerous animals of many different species.
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Living Nativity in Siracusa
The Living Nativity scene at Monte Belvedere in Syracuse comes to life in front of the church of San Sebastiano to reach the mountain, in the area of the old washhouse, where a natural path , between rock walls illuminated by the flickering flame of the torches, leads to the village and the cave of the Nativity.
Different professions represented, from the carpenter to the blacksmith, to the embroiderers, to the stonemason, to fishermen. Along the way it is possible to taste freshly baked bread, hot ricotta and legumes.
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Presepe vivente di Villasmundo - Melilli
The Living Nativity Scene of Villasmundo, a hamlet of the municipality of Melilli, takes place in the evocative setting of the Villasmundo cork grove. Huts are built with natural materials where ancient crafts, domestic hearths and the representation of the Holy Nativity come to life.
The nativity scene winds through characteristic rock paths which make the experience even more realistic.
26, 29 Dec 2024 | 1, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Area di Taormina
Living Nativity in Casalvecchio Siculo
The Living Nativity Scene of Casalvecchio Siculo is one of the most beautiful nativity scenes on the Ionian Riviera in the Taormina area. On the occasion of the living nativity scene, the medieval village of Casalvecchio Siculo makes as a backdrop to the representation of the nativity.
Inside and outside the nativity scene there are various points where you can taste the typical Casalvetini typical products.
27 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
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Presepe vivente a Forza D'Agrò
The Living Nativity Scene in Forza D'Agrò.
26 Dec 2024
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Living Nativity scene in Graniti
The Living Nativity Scene in Graniti takes place in the charming alleys of this small village. It represents a unique opportunity to relive the atmosphere of times gone by, rich in traditions and values, and to taste the typical products prepared by the industrious hands of the village housewives.
Living Nativity scene in Savoca
The living nativity scene in Savoca is organized by the community of the Santa Maria Assunta Parish and takes place in the historic center of the charming medieval village. The visitor will embark on a journey back in time through the evocative streets of the village, between scenes linked to the Holy Nativity and scenes linked to the peasant life of the rural past of the medieval village.
26 Dec 2024 | 5 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Trappitello (Taormina)
The Living Nativity Scene of Trappitello is organized in the garden of the Church of Santa Venera by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Trappitello - Taormina.
Of particular value are the structures of the ancient oil mill, the millstone and the windmill, made of stone and wood and perfectly functional.
A characterizing element of the Trappitello Living Nativity Scene is the large presence of animals which make this nativity scene among the most appreciated by children.
26,27,28,30 Dec 2024 | 1,2,4,5,6 Jan 2025
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Trapani area
Living Nativity scene in Custonaci
The living Nativity scene in Custonaci, in the Trapani area, it is considered the largest event of enhancement of Sicilian popular crafts and traditions.
A peculiar characteristic of this nativity scene is that the entire local community joins together with true artisans and artists from the area and from nearby towns, to stage a show that faithfully reproduces the execution of ancient Sicilian crafts.
The suggestive location of the Grotta Mangiapane of Borgo Scurati
gives the living nativity scene of Custonaci a magical atmosphere and a unique charm.
25 - 29 Dec 2024 | 4, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity scene in Gravano - Marsala
The Living Nativity Scene of Gravano - Marsala, in the Trapani area, takes place in the evocative setting of the Baglio di Gravano.
The nativity scene comes to life inside the ancient houses of the Baglio where scenes of peasant life are represented and the shops are set up of ancient crafts. Inside the nativity scene it is possible to taste typical local dishes. On the days of the performance, culinary festivals are also organized with tastings of typical local specialties.
Living Nativity in Segesta
The living nativity scene of Calatafimi Segesta takes place in the evocative setting of the "Li Ficareddi" neighborhood. More than 200 actors animate over 40 spectacular sets, celebrating one of the most evocative and award-winning traditions in Italy. Every detail is meticulously taken care of for an authentic experience.
26, 28, 29 Dec 2024 | 4, 5, 6 Jan 2025
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Living Nativity in Valderice
The living nativity scene of Valderice, the Bible in the Park, takes place in the evocative setting of the Urban Park of Misericordia illuminated with only torch lights. It consists of ten living paintings with more than eighty figures in period costume who stage episodes from the Old and New Testaments.
During the visit to the nativity scene it is possible to taste typical local products such as the traditional "spincia".
28, 29 Dec 2024 | 5 Jan 2025
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