Christmas celebrations begin in Gádor and Medina Sidonia

Municipalities in Spain have commenced their holiday festivities with the inauguration of traditional Christmas events.

In Medina Sidonia, the 2026 edition of the Belén Viviente has been scheduled for December 13, from 12:00 to 19:00. The event features approximately 60 scenes distributed throughout the historic center and involves roughly 300 local residents. To accommodate families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), an early opening will be held at 11:00, requiring a special pass requested via WhatsApp.

In Gádor, the Christmas season was inaugurated with the official lighting of holiday decorations and the opening of its traditional living Nativity scene. The lighting ceremony was led by the first baby born in the municipality in 2025, symbolizing hope for the upcoming year. Local officials, including Mayor Lourdes Ramos and Provincial Deputy María José Herrada, attended the event, which emphasizes community tradition and social cohesion.