Christmas adorns Valencia with the green and red colours of poinsattias, street lights and the carpets laid out on the streets. It is the season for turron, chestnuts, marzipan and for the many street markets, such as can be found at the Central Market. Nativity scenes assembled across the city remind us of the reason for the celebration, and the life-size display and huge fir tree in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento stand in proud welcome of visitors to the city. Finally, the 5th of January arrives, and the Three Wise Man arrive in Valencia. In their parade through the central city streets, they delight the crowds by throwing gifts ans sweets.
Christmas in Valencia
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