Next Tuesday, December 2, Valencia will inaugurate its 3 traditional Christmas cribs in the Crystal Hall, the Town Hall Square and the Plaza de la Reina.
All of them can be visited free of charge until January 6, 2026.
The great secret of the Salón de Cristal Nativity Scene
The most artistic and detailed assembly will again be the one located inside the City Hall. Designed one more year by the Association of Nativity Scenes of Valencia, this nativity scene has an area of about 40 square meters and a panoramic configuration.
The great novelty of this edition is the fusion between the biblical narrative and Valencian culture. Among the classic scenes of the Nativity and the adoration of the Magi, the public will find tributes to local traditions, such as a scene inspired by the feast of St. Christopher, patron saint of the city, representing a shepherd crossing the river with a child.
There will also be the inclusion of traditional figures, such as a “buñolera”, an exclusive piece created by prestigious artisans.
Life-size nativity scenes in the open air at the Plaza de la Reina and the Town Hall
In addition to the indoor assembly, on December 2 will also be installed the two large outdoor nativity scenes, with life-size figures. This is the case of the nativity scene in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and La Reina.
In the Town Hall Square, the set, of Greco-Latin inspiration, will feature figures created by the Fallas artist José Puche (St. Joseph, the Virgin and Child) and the artists Ceballos and Sanabria (the ox, the mule and the star).
This stage will take on special prominence on January 5, when the Three Wise Men make their stop there for worship during the parade.
In one of the most touristic enclaves, the monumental nativity scene will be installed in the Plaza de la Reina with figures donated by the Gremio de Artistas Falleros. These pieces, transformed and adapted by the artists Pilar and María José Luna, recreate the nativity and adoration in large format.