Waiting for Christmas

Waiting for Christmas in Mosciano Sant'Angelo

Waiting for Christmas is the holiday festival through which the municipal administration of Mosciano Sant'Angelo, a hilltop village in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, brings the festive weeks to life. For nearly a month, from the switching on of the lights until the Befana, the town offers a widespread calendar of events involving the squares of the historic center and the hamlet of Montone, transforming the village into a small world of lights, music, and tradition.

A widespread program between the historic center and Montone

The program is spread across several locations in the municipality: Piazza Saliceti, the heart of the town's events, the Belvedere of Montone, the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, the Don Giuseppe Picchini Oratory, the Town Hall Council Chamber, and Villa Ventilj. The events range from creative workshops for children to performances, and from sacred and classical music concerts to fairs featuring local products, all designed with families in mind.

Illuminations, fairs, and concerts

Among the most anticipated moments are the lighting of the decorations and the Christmas tree, the evocative White Led Parade, the Christmas Fair in the historic center with stalls selling local products, entertainment, and bagpipers, and the Epiphany Fair, which closes the festival with the arrival of the Befana. There is no shortage of musical appointments, such as concerts by the Braga Conservatory of Teramo, sacred music concerts under the tree, and the New Year's Eve Concert.

Traditions, culture, and nativity scenes

The festival devotes ample space to folk traditions and the local heritage: photographic exhibitions on the Mosciano of the past, nativity scenes set up by local associations, and itineraries through the lights of the medieval village. Each edition may revolve around a cultural theme that enhances Abruzzo's history and identity, making Waiting for Christmas not just a celebration, but an opportunity to rediscover local heritage.

A Christmas for the whole family

With its formula of many small, free events distributed over time, Waiting for Christmas is designed primarily for families and children, but it also speaks to visitors seeking the authentic atmosphere of an Abruzzo village during the holidays. Strolling through the lights of Mosciano Sant'Angelo, between a concert and a market, is a simple and genuine way to experience Christmas in the province of Teramo.