La Campania, a region rich in history and traditions, celebrates the Christmas with a series of performances by living nativity scenes and artistic exhibitions. These representations offer visitors an immersion in the Christmas tradition, with evocative and detailed scenography.
Nativity Scene Art Exhibition in Naples
- Description: The 37th edition of the Presepiale Art Exhibition is an annual event that celebrates the rich Neapolitan nativity scene tradition. Visitors from all over the world come to admire the nativity scenes created by local artists and artisans, an expression of the culture and art of the region.
- Location: Monumental Complex of San Severo al Pendino, Via Duomo 286, Naples
- Date:: Until January 7, 2024
- Opening hours: 09:00 – 19:00 daily; 24 and 31 December 2023 and 7 January 2024: 9.00-14.00
- Closure: 25 December and 1 January
Fabulous nativity scene in the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità
- Description: The Fabulous nativity scene, located in the historic Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, is a work of art that captures the essence of Neapolitan Christmas. Made by the Scuotto brothers, well-known nativity scene craftsmen, this nativity scene is a true masterpiece that contains the magic and spirit of the Neapolitan nativity scene tradition. Visitors have the unique opportunity to admire the detailed figures and scenography which animate the narrative of the Nativity, making the visit to the Basilica an unforgettable experience during the Christmas period.
- Location: Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, Naples
- Date:: Until January 6, 2024
- Opening hours: Open daily
Living Nativity Scene in Sant'Agata de'Goti
- Description: The Living Nativity of Sant'Agata de'Goti is a journey through time, where visitors can walk among lively and realistic scenes of the Nativity. This year, its 6th edition, promises to be even more evocative, with figures in period costumes bringing Christmas traditions back to life.
- Location: Contrada Torretta, Sant'Agata de'Goti
- Date:: 23, 26, 29, 30 December 2023; January 6, 2024
- Opening hours: From 17:30 to 21:30
Faicchio Living Nativity Scene – “The Bethlehem of Sannio”
- Description: This living nativity scene transforms the medieval village of Faicchio in a vivid representation of the nativity. Known as "The Bethlehem of Sannio“, is an event that involves the entire community in a historical and cultural re-enactment of Christmas.
- Location: Medieval village of Faicchio
- Date:: From 24 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
Living Nativity Scene in Gragnano
- Description: In the heart of Gragnano, the living nativity scene represents an annual tradition where the inhabitants of the village are transformed into historical figures, recreating scenes of daily and biblical life in a unique and evocative context.
- Location: Ancient village of Caprile, Gragnano
- Date:: 26, 29, 30 December 2023; 1, 6, 7, 8 January 2024
- Opening hours: 18: 00 - 20: 00
700th century Neapolitan Living Nativity Scene in Caserta
- Description: A journey through time in the village of Vaccheria in Caserta, where the 700th century Neapolitan living nativity scene offers a faithful and detailed representation of XNUMXth century Naples, with actors and figures in period costume.
- Location: Borgo della Vaccheria, Caserta
- Date:: 6 and 7 January 2024
These nativity scenes are not only a cultural event but also an opportunity to rediscover and enhance local traditions, uniting past and present in a celebration that enchants adults and children.
