Notes of Christmas

Notes of Christmas in Cesano Maderno

In the municipality of Cesano Maderno (Province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy), "Notes of Christmas" is the unified program that the Municipality dedicates to the holiday season, bringing together the many city Christmas initiatives under a single banner. From the beginning of Advent until Epiphany, the city transforms into a grand stage of lights, music, and tradition.

Magic for families and children

Among the most beloved attractions is Santa Claus's house set up at Palazzo Arese Borromeo, where children can meet Santa Claus and deliver their letters. The light projections on the facade of the 17th-century residence offer evocative evening shows, while the ice rink in Piazza Esedra invites young and old to skate in the heart of the city.

Nativity scenes, markets, and music

The program includes artistic nativity scenes, Christmas markets in Piazza Esedra, the "Mercatino delle Meraviglie" (Market of Wonders), concerts, theater performances, Christmas storytelling, and workshops for children, culminating in the Epiphany celebrations with La Befana. "Notes of Christmas" is thus much more than a simple festival: it is the way Cesano Maderno lives and shares the Christmas spirit, in a calendar that intertwines faith, culture, solidarity, and fun for the entire community.

A month of celebration for the city

The strength of "Notes of Christmas" lies in its ability to involve the entire city for over a month, from the lighting of the decorations until Epiphany. The various initiatives — promoted by the Municipality together with associations, parishes, and local businesses — create a packed schedule that accompanies the citizens through all phases of the holidays. Palazzo Arese Borromeo, with Santa Claus's house and the light projections on its facade, becomes the scenic heart of this magic, while the squares come alive with markets and shows. It is a way to bring warmth to winter days and to strengthen, through shared celebration, the sense of belonging to the community.