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Christmas music and carols, theatrical performances and markets \u201cthemed\u201d, photo sets, games and animation for children, open shops. And then there are the usual protagonists: dozens of \u201cSanta Clauses\u201d, played in the most unexpected ways, who distribute gifts, dreams, smiles, serenity, and peace; finally, an increasingly rich \u201cNativity Scene Street\u201d, which this year also features an interactive \u201cLiving Nativity Scene\u201d. Over forty events are expected in Castelfiorentino to immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas. A \u201cCommunity Christmas\u201d, which from November 28th to January 6th will enliven the historic center with a program born from a path shared with all the local associations. Not just colorful lights and decorations, therefore, but above all a collective experience, in which everyone can feel involved, involved, and a protagonist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I therefore start on Saturday 28 November with \u201cSanta House in Tour\u201d, a \u201cCasina\u201d of Santa Claus where for three consecutive days (from 2.30 p.m. in Piazza Gramsci) children will be able to post their letter to the \u2019\u201dPost Office\u201d, meet Santa Claus and take a photo-memory with him, while on Sundays they can also see him on horseback in the company of his inevitable Elves, amidst music and travelling Christmas carols. Saturday, December 5 (4:00 p.m.) \u201cGrand Christmas Parade\u201d accompanied by the notes of the Philharmonic \u201cG. Verdi\u201d, with some artistic gymnastics performances and the participation of participants from the Palio districts, while the city centre will welcome the \u201cCharge of the Santa Clauses\u201d and the lighting \u2013at 5.00 pm\u2013 of the \u201clarge tree\u201d in Piazza Gramsci. Sunday, December 6th, afternoon dedicated to children (\u201cMeet & Greet\u201d) in the company of princesses, superheroes and mascots, while at \u201cCambio\u201d (Cultural Center, repeat on December 20th) \u201cThe Mysterious Window\u201d will surprise children by creating a very special expectation between art and magic. Almost simultaneously, \u201cSweet Christmas wishes\u201d at the hall of Santa Maria della Marca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L\u2019December 8th inauguration of \u201cThe Way of the Nativity Scenes\u201d, this year in a renewed guise as \u201cA Way of Humanity\u201d in which hugs, handshakes, friendship, solidarity will be enhanced. In addition to the expansion of the \u201cLight Nativity Scene\u201d (turned on from December 5th), over forty stations are planned and, among the new features, an \u201cInteractive Living Nativity Scene\u201d (December 8th and 13th), where every visitor can be part of it not only as a spectator but also as a protagonist, to live a truly unforgettable experience (the possibility of being immortalized by the photographic shots of the \u201cRed Lily\u201d). And again, on Saturday the 12th, the evocative melodies of the \u201cTraveling Bagpipes\u201d, the Santa Claus \u201cStreet Band\u201d downtown, and the \u201cPolar Express\u201d: a game for all ages around the big tree, in the company of Santa Claus and his helpers. On Sunday, December 13th, there will be a grand concert at the Church of San Lorenzo, the Christmas House in Piazza Gramsci, workshops, face painting, and biscuits on Via Testaferrata, and on Saturday the 18th, a children’s show at the Teatro del Popolo. On Sunday the 19th, more shows and workshops for children, an exciting treasure hunt at the Be.Go Museum, musical essays and the \u201cChiassate di Natale\u201d curated by TeatroCastello, and then arriving on Sunday the 20th with the \u201cSanta Clauses\u201d on bikes, horseback and more workshops for children. And the program doesn’t end there: after Christmas there will in fact be many more surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt will be a community Christmas \u2013 observe the Mayor, Francesca Giann\u00ec, and the Councilor for Culture, Franco Spina \u2013 a choral celebration, widespread (which extends from the commercial area to the Pieve) and attended, with several events in 2025, full of \u201cdifferent moments\u201d, born from the collaboration with the countless activities and associations of Castelfiorentino that deserve to be valued and which we deeply thank. Whether lived with a more secular or more religious spirit, more traditional or more modern, in fact, it is still a magical moment, capable of inspiring our actions, of putting our thoughts back into perspective, giving us an unexpected amazement every time. We want to sincerely thank all the organizations that have committed to creating a rich program of initiatives for our City, a sign of a sensitivity towards the community that makes a difference in building relationships and moments of pure joy\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n

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