In Sicily it is possible to visit some of the most evocative living nativity scenes in Italy In addition to the living nativity scene organized annually in the Grotta Mangiapane in Custonaci, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily there are numerous theatrical representations of the Nativity, in which numerous figures are often involved. Each of these living nativity scenes has its own peculiarities and revives the ancient traditions and crafts of the place. The living nativity scene of Paternò, for example, is made at Borgo Gancia, among the small streets of the medieval building located on the hill of the town in the province of Catania. Not a simple nativity scene to visit, but a real historical reenactment where it is possible to witness the life of the characters, all in period costume, who prepare for the big event while continuing to carry out their traditional crafts. The representation…

In Custonaci there is a living nativity scene recreated in an ancient village built in a cave A settlement dating back to the Paleolithic, transformed into a small village by a family of farmers and now home to a Nativity… Among the most fascinating living nativity scenes in Sicily is the one in Custonaci, in the province of Trapani, which takes place inside the Mangiapane Cave. The cave, located at an altitude of about 60 meters above sea level, is located in Scurati and is about 70 meters high and more than 50 meters deep. The engravings inside indicate that it was inhabited since the Upper Paleolithic (between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago). The current name comes from the family of farmers and fishermen who lived inside the cave between the end of the 1800s and 1950s, building a real rural village. After years of abandonment, the village was restored…

If you want to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, here are some of the best Christmas fairs in the region The Christmas markets are among the major during the Christmas period, with their souvenirs, decorations, local crafts and delicacies to savor. Sicily, especially in recent years, has seen the birth of numerous Christmas fairs, each characterized by something unique. In Palermo there are several Christmas fairs. The most characteristic is certainly La Cittadella dell’Artigianato which takes place in Via Magliocco, a side street of Via Ruggero Settimo, in the historic center of Palermo, from December 5 to January 8. Here, in the characteristic wooden stands, you can find many handicrafts in an atmosphere that wants to recall, on a small scale, the large Christmas fairs that take place in Northern Europe. An absolute novelty this year is the Christmas Village inside the Fiera del Mediterraneo, where there is an…

The Mediaset’s show in Catania, Biagio Antonacci and Radio Italia in Palermo: here are theNew Year’s Eve concerts in the Sicilian squares In Sicily, preparations are underway for New Year’s Eve 2025 with many events that will liven up the region’s main squares, including concerts, DJ sets and shows. In Palermo, in Piazza Ruggero Settimo, in front of the Politeama Theater, Biagio Antonacci will perform, proposing songs from his latest album, “L’inizio”, and the old hits of his career. The party will be animated by Radio Italia DJs Paoletta and Mauro Marino, who will alternate between hosing the show and the DJ sets. Opening the concert will be Mauro Incudine. In Cerda, in the province of Palermo, to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 there will be the historic group of Matia Bazar. The New Year’s Eve evening broadcast by Mediaset on Canale 5 will take place in Piazza Duomo in…

The celebrations for the 400th Festino di Santa Rosalia do not stop: a video mapping illuminates the Quattro Canti for Christmas while the summer event receives important recognition In Palermo it is the year of Santa Rosalia. The patron saint of the city was celebrated in a sumptuous way for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the miraculous body, with a calendar full of events that does not stop even at Christmas. At the Quattro Canti, in fact, from December 9th to January 6th, a video mapping dedicated to the patron saint of Palermo will illuminate the square. The project, entitled “Teatro di Luce”, aims to color the facades of Piazza Vigliena with light, while in the center of the square there will be a four-sided backlit totem that will display the photos of the exhibition “Palermo Rifiorisce con Rosalia”. This is just the latest of the events for…

The event featured panettone made with two excellences of the region: Sicilian almonds and Modica chocolate In recent years, panettone, a traditional Christmas cake, has been customized by Sicilians, who with their typical products have given a new look and a new taste to the specialty born in Lombardy. Just think of the numerous panettone with pistachio cream that can be found in Sicily for the Christmas holidays. This new trend has been highlighted by the birth of a new event: The Sicilian Panettone Festival. After a first edition held in Mazzarrone, in the province of Catania, to promote panettone with Sicilian raisins, for the second edition, which was held last October 21 at the Damiano Organic company in Torrenova, in the province of Messina, two excellences were chosen as protagonists: Sicilian almonds and Modica chocolate. The event is part of the initiative entitled La Sicilia che piace, promoted by…