Christmas cribs are a typical Italian and Sicilian tradition. Almost every family has its own "presepe", a nativity scene, and most towns also organize a living christmas crib. The representation may last only for the holy night or for the whole period of the Christmas holidays. The Sicilian panorama, with its canyons is perfect for the living nativity scenes. These include not only the holy family. In some cases tens of actors create a wonderful atmosfere. Handicrafts of the Sicilian tradition are also represented. If you are travelling to Sicily during Christmas time, a visit to one of the living Christmas cribs is almost a "must". But where are the best Sicilian living cribs ? Here is a small list of the most famous "presepi viventi".

Last Updated: 24 December 2019

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The Ottobrata Zafferanese is one of the most famous autumn festivals in Sicily. Zafferana Etnea (position) is a small village on the slopes of mount Etna and since 1978 a yearly festival is held there in October. Zafferana is famous for it's honey production but the area offers also good wine, mushrooms, chestnuts and other autumn delights.

Every Sunday of October the festival has a different theme and it's always crowded with people.

Ottobrata zafferanese 2016 program

• October 2nd Grape festival;
• October 9th: Honey festival; - program (italian)
• October 16th: Etna apples festival - program (Italian)
• October 23rd: Mushrooms festival - program (Italian)
• October 30th: Wine and chestnuts festival - program (Italian)

Along the central via Roma there will also be exhibitions, shows of street artists and music.

Last Updated: 13 October 2016

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