Christmas in Calasparra is full of tradition and cultural events which make this festive season in Spain very special.
Here are events on the Municipal Christmas Programme, translated into English, which may interest our readers.The full programme is available from the Town Hall and most of the shops and services in the town.
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THE LIGHT OF BETHLEHEM (LUZ DE BELEN)
Friday December 23 at 7pm in the Merced Church
The «Luz de Belen» arrves in Calasparra in the form of candlelight and is distributed among the residents.
SANTA CLAUS COMES TO CALASPARRA
Christmas Eve in Cine Rosales
11-12.30pm and 4 – 5.30pm
THE LAUNCH OF CHRISTMAS CHINESE LANTERNS
Christmas Eve at 7pm in the Plaza Emilio Perez Pîñero
Lanterns one euro
TOY AND FOOD COLLECTION
Christmas Eve at 11.30am in Central Town
Donations of toys and non perishable food or hygiene products to ensure everyone in Calasparra can enjoy the festive season.
JUAN PELOTERO AND THE INNOCENTS
Wednesday December 28 daytime in central Calasparra
Traditional japes and jokes from these characters
DIA DEL TOÑA (Day of the Toña – traditional Spanish cake)
Tuesday December 27 at 5pm at the OAPs Club
CAMPAÑADAS (clocks strike midnight)
New Years Eve at the clock tower in Calle Mayor at midnight
SAN SILVESTRE CHARITY FUN RUN
Saturday December 31
4pm children 4.30om adults
Plaza de la Corredera
Sign on at www.calasparra.sporttia.com
CABALGATA DE REYES MAGOS – (Procession of the Three Magic Kings)
Thursday January 5 from 5pm
Starts from Calle Textile to the Plaza de la Corredera
DÍA DEL ROSCO DEL REY (Day of Christmas Rosco)
Friday Janaury 6 at 5pm in the OAPs Club
Spanish Christmas Cake
