Blue Christmas – Christmas in the Blue Village

Blue Christmas 2025 – "Between Dream and Reality"

The eighth edition of the Christmas event in Casamassima was themed "Between Dream and Reality," transforming the blue village into an enchanted place from December 6, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Paulicelli-designed illuminations lit up the alleys of the historic center, while the great Christmas tree was lit in Piazza Aldo Moro.

The inauguration on December 6th featured the presentation of the 14th "Christmas Balcony" contest, the opening of the artisan and food markets, performances by the Compagnia dei Folli and the Fire Dance School, and a closing DJ set. Key highlights included the Night of Saint Lucy on December 13th with the dawn torchlight procession, religious celebrations, the Christmas parade, and the pyromusical show by Maxima Fireworks. The Living Nativity, organized by the Santa Croce Parish, was held on December 28th and 29th in the old town. The event, promoted by the Municipality of Casamassima with the Pro Loco and local associations, concluded on January 6th with the arrival of the Befana at Palazzo Monacelle.

December 6 — Inauguration

• 18:30 — Presentation of the 14th "Christmas Balcony" contest (Arco delle Ombre)
• 19:00 — Opening of artisan and food markets
• 19:30 — "The Nutcracker" performance (Fire Dance School)
• 20:00 — "Celestial Vault" show (Compagnia dei Folli) and tree lighting
• 22:00 — DJ set (Dj Marvis)

December — Appointments

• December 7 (18:00) — Nativity scene exhibition (Cartapestai Association)
• December 12 (16:30) — "A Voice for Saint Lucy" concert
• December 17 (18:00) — Award ceremony for the "Christmas Balcony" contest
• December 21 (10:00) — Arrival of Santa Claus in vintage cars (Old Cars Club)

December 13 — Night of Saint Lucy

• 04:00 — Gathering at Palazzo Accadia (hot chocolate and torches)
• 04:30 — Dawn torchlight procession
• 05:00–08:00 — Religious celebrations and traditional tastings
• 15:00 — Afternoon torchlight procession by I.C. Marconi-Rodari-Dante students
• 18:00 — Santa's Village (B. Ciari Kindergarten)
• 19:30 — Christmas parade with Disney mascots and stilt walkers
• 20:30 — Arrival of the "Light of Bethlehem"
• 21:30 — Pyromusical show (Maxima Fireworks)
• 22:00 — DJ set

December 28–29 — Living Nativity

• 17:00 — Living Nativity in the old town, organized by the Santa Croce Parish (entrance from Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Azzone)

January 6 — Epiphany

• Arrival of the Befana at Palazzo Monacelle