Many evocative nativity scenes for 2018 Christmas in Naples and Campania: between traditions, ancient crafts and food and wine.
Events organized a Napoli and Campania for the Christmas holidays there are so many. Among these, i living nativity scenes, fascinating and at the same time highly engaging, especially for those who love the tradition and atmosphere of this time of year.
Those set up for the Christmas they are numerous, all beautiful, extremely characteristic and capable of recalling long-ago times.
For example, in some countries it will be possible to see the re-enactment of the old jobs and domestic life, while others have also been organized forms of Entertainment various, with shows, food and wine and much more. In many cases, moreover, visitors can directly interact with the actors on stage, who will try to make them feel an integral part of the representation. In short, these are definitely unique opportunities to rediscover or, why not, begin to appreciate popular tradition.
Here, then, we recommend the living cribs that we have identified as i best of our region.
Cribs in Naples and the province
Monastery of Santa Chiara
At the Monastery of Santa Chiara, in Naples, it will be possible to admire the suggestive emotional living crib life size, made with recyclable material by the Umbrian Capuchin Friars. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a real journey through time and history that will involve them both physically and mentally.
Where: Monastery of Santa Chiara, Naples
Date: from the 1 December 2018 to the 6 January 2019
Price: free
More information: Official website
agerola
In the streets of the historic village of the hamlet of Campora, in Agerola, the parish of San Martino Vescovo has set up a beautiful living nativity scene with over two hundred figures that will give the visitor the impression of taking a real journey through time in a unique setting.
Where: Campora, Agerola
Date:
- 23th December
- 26th December
- 30th December
- 4 January 2019
Price: free
More information: Event on Facebook
Casarlano
Defined as “the Bethlehem of Sorrento”, the living nativity scene set up by the parish community of Casarlano, in Sorrento, attracts thousands of pilgrims, tourists and visitors to the Peninsula and beyond every year. It shows its center in the internal square of the parish complex, but it also extends into the contiguous scenarios.
Where: Casarlano, Sorrento
Date:
- 26th December
- 28th December
- 29th December
- 30th December
- 1 January 2019
- 2 January 2019
- 4 January 2019
- 5 January 2019
- 6 January 2019
- 12 January 2019
- 13 January 2019
Price: free
More information: Event on Facebook
Cribs in Campania
Vaccheria (CE)
In Vaccheria, in Caserta, a living nativity scene of the Neapolitan 700 will be set up, developed in a path of about one kilometer, through the streets of the village. Biblical scenes, environments and visions will be recreated, impeccably reproducing uses and customs of the past. An unprecedented scenic adventure!
Where: Vaccheria, Caserta
Date:
- 26th December
- 30th December
- 5 January 2019
- 6 January 2019
Price: free
More information: Event on Facebook
Baia e Latina (EC)
Labeled as one of the most beautiful living nativity scenes in Italy, the one in Baia and Latina is undoubtedly an evocative spectacle to watch during the Christmas holidays. The figures are totally immersed in their roles and the village completely reconstructs the ancient Bethlehem with houses and characters of the time.
Where: Bay and Latina, Caserta
Date:
- 29th December
- 30th December
Price: free
More information: Official website |Event on Facebook
Cava de'Tirreni (SA)
In Cava de'Tirreni, in Salerno, the living nativity scene will be held in the Antico Borgo di Case Trezza. The representation, characterized by different scenes and about one hundred and fifty characters, foresees the presence of a “guide” who will accompany visitors and explain to them the meaning of the various characters taking into account the ancient traditions.
Where: Cava de'Tirreni, Salerno
Date:
- 23th December
- 26th December
- 29th December
- 30th December
- 1 January 2019
- 5 January 2019
- 6 January 2019
- 12 January 2019
Price: free
More information: Event on Facebook
Gesualdo (AV)
For two days, in the historic center of Gesualdo, in Avellino, the characteristic living nativity scene will be set up again this year. There will be various refreshment points to allow visitors to taste the local specialties.
Where: Gesualdo, Avellino
Date:
- 27th December
- 28th December
Price: free
More information: Event on Facebook
