Chocolate gatherings, zambombas, and a handmade Nativity scene: Christmas arrives in Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara

The residents of Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara will play a special role this Christmas in preserving the traditions of this time of year. Neighborhood groups will participate in the 'Christmas Among Neighbors' program, which includes a schedule of 21 activities related to Christmas customs and will take place at different locations in the municipality. Among the program's activities is the hot chocolate event organized by the Fernando de los Ríos neighborhood association on Friday; meanwhile, the residents of El Barrio will celebrate a children's party on December 19, featuring a visit from Santa Claus. On December 28, the Vázquez Clavel neighborhood association will organize a pre-New Year's Eve celebration where attendees can enjoy hot chocolate. In San Pedro Alcántara, the El Cruce neighborhood association has crafted a handmade Nativity scene and, during the Christmas period, will offer hot chocolate with churros in La Libertad square, one of the busiest spots in the town. On December 20, the group will organize a zambomba, a traditional Christmas event, which will include live musical performances, carols, and a tasting of pestiños, a typical sweet. The Julio Romero de Torres association will celebrate a zambomba on December 21, featuring churros with chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus, while the Arcos Blancos group will organize a musical theater performed by children on December 19.