The largest living nativity scene

If you are in Calabria during the Christmas period, go to Panettieri where a majestic living nativity scene is set up. Almost the entire population is involved in the scenographic construction of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus. The figures are hundreds and with them the setting is rebuilt, every year in a different way. Thus carpenters, joiners and painters accompany the idea of the set designer and the result is not only a different Christmas experience, but also a real journey through history. Panettieri is a mountain village, along the road that surrounds it the houses and rooms with the trades and figures of Bethlehem are built from scratch. The ancient art of baking that celebrates with its name Panettieri, makes room for unleavened bread, shepherds, carpenters. However, there is no lack of links with history and attachment to local culture. All the costumes are taken up and woven following the tradition. The village is located at 937 m above sea level and will allow you to benefit from a beautiful mountain environment.