What to do during the Christmas holidays in Naples? Here are the best activities to do during this Christmas!
There are about ten days to go until the arrival of the Christmas e Napoli has been preparing for Christmas celebrations for a long time, organizing fairs, shows, markets and much more in every corner of the city. Many events that will allow you to experience the magical atmosphere of this particular time of the year.
Among the Christmas activities that our city offers you, there are the lights set up in numerous streets and squares, the Christmas markets, the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and much more.
Beyond the city, even the houses of the Neapolitans they have turned into festive Christmas homes. And here's what to do at Christmas 2013 in Naples.
Index
- Christmas lights in Naples
- Christmas markets
- Villages of Santa Claus
- Living Cribs in Naples and Campania
- Theatrical performances for Christmas
- Art exhibitions for Christmas
- Concerts for Christmas
- Christmas recipes
- Christmas games
- Other activities
Christmas lights in Naples
We can not leave from the fantastic Christmas lights that have recently been installed in Naples. You can admire the huge Santa's sleigh in the square, see the huge Christmas balls and many other lights. Where are all the lights located? In our article you will discover the streets and streets of the many Christmas illuminations.
Christmas markets
A ride through the Christmas markets is almost obligatory, especially in our city where everything becomes even more characteristic. Where are these special markets held? On our site you can find two articles that list the best:
Villages of Santa Claus
Big and small can live the joy of meeting not only Santa Claus, but also his helpers and the many houses that populate his village.
- Santa's Village | Parco Degli Uccelli (Lake Patria)
- Santa Claus Village, the village of Santa Claus in Varcaturo
Living Cribs in Naples and Campania
Whole Italy follows the tradition of the Nativity scene, but in particular Naples celebrates the Nativity. Where can you find the Living Nativity scenes set up in Naples and in the Province? You will find all the answers in our special article!
Theatrical performances for Christmas
Several Neapolitan theaters have scheduled unmissable shows that will cheer the evenings of the Christmas holidays! Here are the scheduled ones:
- Alessandro Siani with “Sono in zona show” at the Augusteo Theater
- Misery and Nobility at the Galleria Toledo theater
- Massimo Ranieri in "Viviani variety" at the Diana Theater
- “The Nutcracker” at the San Carlo Theater
- “Scostumatissima Neapolitan Tombola” at the Toledo Gallery
- Nino D'Angelo at the Bellini Theater
- A Zonzo #2 at the Piccolo Bellini theater
- The best comedy and musical shows
- The best shows of prose, opera and ballet
Art exhibitions for Christmas
The days of Christmas party are opportunities to rediscover the artistic and cultural heritage of the city of Naples, admiring the wonderful exhibitions scheduled in several museums and locations of the city:
- An impossible exhibition in San Domenico Maggiore
- New contemporary art exhibition season at the Madre Museum
- Bali Bulè, contemporary art at the National Museum
Concerts for Christmas
The Christmas holidays are also an opportunity to devote yourself to the good music, enjoying a few hours in complete relaxation and choosing the kind of music that you prefer. Here are some useful suggestions:
- Christmas concert in San Gregorio Armeno
- Harlem Gospel Choir at Arenile Reload
- Naples Gospel Festival at the Acacia Theater
- Concerts in the Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore
- A Toys Orchestra at the Casa della Musica
- Concerts in Villa Floridiana
- Gigi Finizio at the Teatro Cilea
- Pino Daniele at the Palapartenope
- Classical review_Contemporanea at the Mercadante Theater
- Francesco Di Bella & Ballads Cafè at the Duel Beat
Christmas recipes
Christmas not only outside the home, but also in kitchen! And here are some of the best Neapolitan recipes that can not miss on your table.
- Struffoli recipe
- Mostaccioli Recipe
- Roccocò recipe
- Codfish Recipe
- Raffiuoli Recipe
- Fried Capitone Recipe
- Christmas menu
Christmas games
Not only tasty recipes, but also fantastic games that over time have become a symbol of Christmas.
Other activities
Christmas also means art and Naples is rich in it. Even within its subways. Until January, in fact, every weekend it will be possible to do guided tours in all the art stations of Line 1, from Toledo to Materdei, from Dante to those of Vomero, up to the Piscinola stop.
Also Sorrento he organized a lot events to celebrate Christmas and will last until February 2013. There will be shows, live music, tastings of local products, visits to the most important art places and, above all, many Christmas events such as markets, toasts, fireworks, puppet theaters, buraco. You will even meet the Befana!
At Christmas we should abandon unbridled consumerism and devote ourselves to healthier activities of exchange or barter. This is why, in San Gregorio Armeno, at the former Asilo Filangieri, a reuse fair was organized in which to exchange objects, give them away and engage in bookcrossing and games activities.