Traditional Nativity Scene at the Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes

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The arrival of Christmas is synonymous with the pessebre (nativity scene) in Catalunya. Making the nativity scene has a long historical tradition: numerous nativity scene associations, including the Barcelona Nativity Scene Association, contribute, year after year, to the continuity and preservation of this cultural and festive tradition.

The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes organizes its nativity scene in the area of ​​the Procures, with the collaboration of the Barcelona Nativity Scene Association. The nativity scene can be visited from Saturday, December 13, when the museum will also hold an open day to commemorate the exhibition, which will be on view until February 2, 2026.

This year's exhibition focuses on the presentation of two dioramas of the life of Jesus, The Nativity and The Adoration of the Magi, illustrated with figures by Andreu Muns and the Castells brothers.

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Christmas in Catalunya

Are you curious about Catalan holiday traditions? Head over to our page Christmas in Barcelona, and you'll learn about the famous Catalan "pooping log" and the caganer. If you're looking for something Christmassy to do, check out our list of events in and around the city at: What's on in Barcelona: Christmas.