Here's where to find the Living Nativity Scenes in the province of Naples and Campania, where some cities are transformed into "little Bethlehem"
The tradition of Crib It is one of the oldest in Italy, but especially in Naples, which dedicates one of the most famous streets of the historic center, that of San Gregorio Armeno.
The representation of the Nativity is made even more suggestive if to interpret the roles of Our Lady, St. Joseph and the Child Jesus are human figures, in a secular tradition that takes the name of Living Nativity.
Il first Living Nativity of history was made by San Francesco d'Assisi in Rieti in 1223, in the village of Greccio, and since then it has become a Christian tradition organized in Italian cities and towns but also throughout the world.
During the Christmas holidays, some are set up Living Cribs also in Naples and in many cities of CampaniaThrough theatrical performances that celebrate the birth of Jesus through the use of figures, often local people, and sets that involve the spectators in the setting of the time, also showing them the presence of shepherds and ancient crafts that have now disappeared.
Often to organize Living Cribs they are towns and villages that, for the occasion, transform streets and squares into the ideal locations to welcome the nativity scene, offering visitors a journey into daily life and the habits of the Nativity era.
Here are the Living Cribs set up in Naples and in the province and in some cities of Campania
Napoli
Via Terracina - Fuorigrotta
In the Fuorigrotta district, in the Parish of Sant'Ignazio C., “Il Presepe sul Presepe” will be set up. It has now reached its sixth edition and includes a detailed guided tour, offered to all visitors who will be divided into small groups, to discover the Living Nativity Scene.
When: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December 2013 from 18.00 (in case of rain the event will be held Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December)
Where: Parish of Sant'Ignazio C., Cupa Vicinale Terracina 65
province of Naples
Torre Annunziata
Neapolitan Folk Living Nativity
A revisitation of the classic nativity scene in a popular Neapolitan key, where it will be staged a glimpse of the life of Naples in the 800th century on Christmas day. A “Pazzariello”, a Neapolitan auctioneer, will lead the spectators towards the mystery of the Incarnation showing them the characters of the crib, among the shops and taverns up to the cave, on a two-storey scenographic structure. The show is organized by the folk group O 'Pazzariello and has been translated into five different languages to spread the Neapolitan culture.
When: from 27 to 29 December 2013 hours 19: 15
Where: Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit, Church of Carmine
Licola
Christmas Market and Living Nativity
In the archaeological park of the Falcone farm, a Living Nativity in Seventeenth-century Neapolitan style. Over three hundred figures will give life to the most famous atmospheres of the Neapolitan crib school in about twenty scenes, including colorful huts and sets. Between glimpses of daily life and forgotten ancient crafts, street vendors and musicians, but also oriental ladies, Moors, fishermen, carpenters, shoemakers, farmers, shepherds, washerwomen and potters. Free entry.
When: 13 December from 16 to 22; 14 and 15 December 2013 from 10 to 22
Where: Falcone Institute of Licola
info about official website of the institute
agerola
XXV edition of the Living Nativity
In the small hamlet of Campora, in Agerola, a fascinating Living Crib inspired by the Neapolitan eighteenth century will be set up thanks to the collaboration between the Parish of San Martino Vescovo di Campora and the Pro Loco of Agerola. The celebration reaches its 700th edition and includes a representation that will involve about 200 characters and which will take place in the streets of the historic center of Campora.
When: from 26 to 29 December 2013 and 4 January 2014 from 17.30 am to 20.30 pm
Where: historic center of Campora
info about site of the Pro Loco of Agerola
trecase
XXXIV edition of the Living Nativity
The youth group and the parish events group of Trecase, together with the Parish of Santa Maria delle Grazie and San Gennaro di Trecase, will organize a Living Nativity Scene in the main square of the town. January 5th will be particularly impressive as the "solemn arrival of the Magi" will be awaited. Trecase is one of the 8 longest-lived living nativity scenes in southern Italy.
When: 25, 26, 28, 29 December 2013 and 1, 4, 5, 6 January 2014 from 17 to 20.30
Where: Piazza San Gennaro
You can view the complete program on the site of the Living Tricase Nativity
PIMONTE
White Christmas
The second edition of Bianco Natale will be organized in the Municipality of Pimonte, with the setting up of Christmas markets and a Living Nativity Scene. The latter has now reached its nineteenth edition and will guide all visitors on a 1km route along the Lavatoio Valley, in the Lattari Mountains. It will be very suggestive and characteristic. The markets, on the other hand, will allow the tasting of typical local products and the display of local handicrafts. For more information, read ours detailed in-depth article.
When:
- 8 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 14 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 15 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 21 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 22 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 26 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 28 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 29 December: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 01 January: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 04 January: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 05 January: from 16,00 to 21,00
- 06 January: from 16,00 to 21,00
Where: Piazza Roma, Valle Lavatoio and other streets of the municipality
Avellino
Forino
XVII edition of the Living Nativity
In the magical setting of the ancient Forino will take place, as every year, a Living Nativity become part of the Campania tradition. The representation of the crib of land in the rooms of the old farmhouse built next to the Feudal Palace, with about two hundred figures in period costume who will show biblical scenes from the announcement of the Messiah to the Nativity, but also of daily life of the time, between the typical trades of Palestine of two thousand years ago and those of the artisan tradition of Forino.
When: 29 December 2013, 1, 5 and 6 January 2014, from 17: 30 to 19: 30
Information on the official website of the Living Crib of Forino
Gesualdo
Streets, alleys and houses of the medieval old town of the village will become the seat of the representation of the Living Nativity by Gesualdo, with two hundred figures in period costume who will show the crafts and traditions of the nativity scene and the history of Jesus, to create the right atmosphere of the Nativity. Free admission with guides
When: And 28 29 December 2013
Informazioni sulla official Facebook page of the Living Nativity of Gesualdo
Benevento
Morcone
XXXI edition of Crib in the Crib
Visitors to this suggestive Living Nativity they climb each year with the shepherds on Monte Mucre, among winding and steep streets, crossing the scenes of the Annunciation and the journey of Mary and Joseph, to arrive at the cave where the Nativity takes place, where the last born of the country to interpret the Child Jesus. There will also be a torchlight procession, the "'Ndocciata di Agnone", which warms the atmosphere of this little Italian Bethlehem. The figures are four hundred, for a magical and suggestive representation.
When: 3 and 4 January 2014, from 15 hours
Information on the official website of the Nativity scene in the Nativity scene
Faicchio
In the historic village "Porti" in the locality of Casali there will be a living nativity scene with three hundred figures in period costumes, thirty-five stations of ancient crafts, three cellars set up in detail and three dining areas. Along the way it will be possible to taste typical local products in various inns, with music and narration of the scenes of the nativity scene in piped music. Every hour there will be the "outbreak" and the arrival of the Comet that will illuminate the Magi and the entire nativity scene. Visitors will also be covered in fake snow at the end of the performance. Free admission.
When: 26, 28 and 29 December 2013; 4 January 2014; from 18: 00
Information on the official website ofProvincial Tourism Board of Benevento
Caserta
Vaccheria
Living Nativity of the '700 Neapolitan
The route winds through the streets of the village for about a kilometer, on the sides of which biblical scenes, environments and visions are represented, some of which revisited through the Neapolitan tradition.
When: 26, 28 and 29 December 2013; 4, 5 and 6 January 2014 from 17 to 20; 6 January from 11 to 13 and 17 to 20
Entrance: 4 euro, children free up to 6 years
Official site of the Living Nativity of Vaccheria
Salerno
Cava de 'Tirreni
IV edition of the Living Nativity
The Parish of St. Maria del Rovo will set up a Living Nativity Scene spectacularand, in which all visitors will be involved thanks to the sounds, the scenic effects and the interaction with the shepherds. We will witness a real blast from the past in a small Bethlehem, among two hundred figures dressed in period costumes, in a path where you can touch various animals, discover the crafts of the past, taste typical local products, among soft and suggestive lights perfumes. The path will lead to the Bethlehem grotto with the holy family and the baby Jesus all strictly living. Free entry.
When: 28 and 29 December 2013; 1,4, 6, 11 and 12 January 2014, from 18 to 21: 30
info about official website of the S. Maria del Rovo Parish
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