We are already in mid-December, so it's definitely time for me to tell you about Christmas celebrati

We are already in mid-December, so it's definitely time for me to tell you about Christmas celebrations in case you have booked a hotel in Menorca in December. Whether you are spending Christmas Eve in Menorca or not, a little information about Menorca Christmas traditions best place to travel and shopping might be useful!
best place to travel As I have already said before, Menorca is sticking to its traditions, like typical Menorcan products or celebrations. It's thus expected that the same should be done with Christmas! Indeed, unlike big cities all over the world, Menorca cities aren't bustling with people eager to do their Christmas shopping. Christmas in Menorca is more of a religious event than a commercial one.
Els Lumets (Mahon) Every year, the first week end of December, people wait for Els Lumets in front of Santa Maria church in Mahon. Els Lumets are 4 sprites going down from the bell tower of the Church to Plaza de la Constitución. At their counting to 3, the city becomes illuminated.
Nativity scenes Spain is a religious country, so nativity scenes are very common. best place to travel Usually, people start putting a nativity scene in their homes or offices on December 8th, which is the Feast of The Immaculate Conception. In the nativity scenes you will of course find the traditional figures, like Mary, Joseph, animals and shepherds. Jesus is only added on December 25th, and the Magi on January 6th.
Midnight mass On December 24th, the Midnight mass is very important. For the Nit de Nadal, a special Mallorca song can be heard in some of Menorca churches. This is El Cant de la Sibil-la, or the Song of the Sybil .
In some cities and villages of Menorca, like Ciutadella or Mao, every year the period of Christmas is also the time for Els Pastorells. It is a re-enactment of Jesus' birth, in a story that a father tells to his son.
All in all, if you have found a holiday rental in Menorc a in December, you should enjoy Christmas preparations as many traditions still exist. Celebrating Christmas best place to travel in Menorca is therefore perfect if you want to go back to the roots of Christmas.