The town of Canyelles is marking the start of the Christmas season with its traditional lights switch-on, scheduled for Sunday, November 15th at 5 PM in the Plaça de l'Onze de Setembre. The event will feature a countdown leading to the illumination of the Wishing Tree, provided by Grup Dona, and the entire town's Christmas lights.
During the ceremony, a new Christmas carol dedicated to Canyelles, titled Tant se val, és Nadal, by Quartet d'Ambient, will be premiered. The event will also include a popular hot chocolate offering and other surprises.
Following this, starting at 7 PM on the same day, the Nadal Tast (Christmas Tasting) will take place. This event will feature a tasting of Christmas dishes prepared by ARCAT establishments, accompanied by live music from Cobla Maricel.
This lighting ceremony marks the beginning of Canyelles és Nadal (Canyelles is Christmas), an extensive program of activities for all ages that will extend until the arrival of the Three Kings. The Christmas calendar includes the Santa Llúcia Fair, exhibitions, gastronomic showcases, concerts, theater, sports activities, and family workshops.
