Discover Del Ano in Seville Authentic Spanish Culture

Del Ano is the most significant Catholic festival held during December of each year in Spain. It includes feasting, gift exchanges, and church visits, as well as a wide array of cultural events designed to celebrate the nativity, the birth of Christ, and the arrival of the Three Magi. This holiday is marked by the illumination of cities all over Spain with Christmas lights and decorations that create an enchanting ambiance perfect for festivities. Seville is one of the Spanish cities that host many festive events throughout this time period, including parades and concerts dedicated to Christmas music. The most noteworthy event in Del Ano for Seville is the 'Tribuna Giralda' where a life-sized nativity scene is set up on the balcony of the cathedral tower. This yearly reenactment brings hundreds of spectators from across Spain and abroad to witness this magical scene, which culminates in the 'Misa de Gallo' or Mass of the Rooster on December 24th. The tradition of a rooster cocking its crow to signal the arrival of midnight is an integral part of Del Ano celebrations in Seville as it marks the transition between night and day, symbolizing the dawn of a new day for Jesus Christ.