Christmas usually begins symbolically with turn on the lightsa ritual which marks the start of a time of year full of celebrations. Although this event occurs several weeks before December 25, its advance prepares the … atmosphere and awakens in people the feeling that something special is happening.
Many cities and homes are taking the opportunity to flood their spaces with color and warmth, creating festive settings that invite you to walk, mingle and enjoy. A Christmas spirit which we already benefit from in many places in our country and which From this Friday, Gijón also joins.
When the Christmas lights come on in Gijón
The switching on of the Christmas lights in Gijón takes place every day from 6:30 p.m. at 2:00 a.m.
Where are the Christmas trees and nativity scenes in Gijón
In addition to the typical Christmas lighting, locals and visitors will find other attractions in the city, such as trees or nativity scenes. The nurseryActually, it has already started in Gijón, with the inauguration on November 21 of the crèche at the Los Fresnos shopping centerin the El Llano district, dedicated to a typical Asturian village. This can be visited until January 5, 2026.
You will be able to attend the rest of the nativity scenes from December: the monumental nativity scene of Former Institute (day 5), that of chapel of San Esteban del Mar (from 10) and the Botanical garden from December 16.
Of course, there will also be trees in different places. In addition to the one located in the Plaza Mayor, which will have rings of light on the facade, the one located at Parcheesi Square and another who will chair the Father Máximo González de Poniente Square.