NATIVITY SCENES OF VALENCIA, SPAIN

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Merry Christmas from Valencia, Spain!

Valencia (pop. 800,000) is the third largest city in Spain and is well-known for its Christmas decorations, lights, and love of Nativity scenes. The artistically designed Nativity scenes can be found in the public plazas, cathedrals, museums, and markets throughout the city. I've enjoyed discovering as many as possible as I've been meandering through the city. Here are some favorites:

Related Post: "The Christmas Lights of Malaga Spain," December 23, 202

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CERAMICS - VALENCIA SPAIN

MERCADO COLON

PARISH CHURCH OF SAN VALERO

MERCADO CENTRAL OF VALENCIA

TOWN HALL OF VALENCIA 

GREETINGS FROM SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA!

 

Greetings to All!

We'll be home in San Diego this year and I've searched out some special local holiday displays to share.

The Hotel del Coronado is missing the ice skating, however, they've placed a spectacular Christmas tree and other decorations by the sea where the rink typically sits.

Little Italy in downtown San Diego is displaying trees made from poinsettia plants again this year with a new color scheme: yellow and white.

Balboa Park is unusually quiet, however, it still offers a pleasant walk. The children's Dr. Seuss Christmas tree is once again standing in front of the Old Globe Theater for everyone to enjoy. Santa Claus and the reindeer are still heading toward the Spreckels Organ Pavilion just like every other December.

And finally, a picture of the Christmas tree in our home that will soon be surrounded by gifts for our two grandchildren that will make Christmas special for us.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.  And remember Santa's advice: "Never stop believing."