Published December 10, 2025 | Category: Events

TL;DR: The Archilla–Cañada Sebastiana neighbourhood in Vícar is kicking off the Christmas season with a family-friendly afternoon featuring a homemade sponge cake competition and creative workshops for children.

Archilla Celebrates Christmas with Sponge Cakes and Creative Workshops for Kids

Christmas in Archilla begins with a warm, community-focused celebration this Friday, bringing families and neighbours together for an afternoon filled with creativity, local flavours and festive spirit. Organised by the AMPA ‘Futuro’ of CEIP Profesor Tierno Galván, the event highlights the strong social and cultural involvement of the neighbourhood.

Vícar’s mayor, Antonio Bonilla, emphasised the value of these initiatives, noting that they reflect “a municipality where all social groups have their place and take an active role in promoting culture and neighbourhood bonding.”

Event Details

The Christmas gathering will take place on 12 December from 16:30 onwards at the María Moliner Library. The programme includes a lively Sponge Cake Contest, with prizes for the three best entries as judged by the event’s panel.

There will also be a festive draw offering a fresh produce box and a traditional cured ham shoulder, adding an extra touch of holiday cheer for attendees.

Activities for Children

The youngest visitors will enjoy their own creative space, with hands-on workshops featuring painted plaster figures and handmade Christmas ornaments — perfect for decorating the family tree and getting into the holiday spirit.

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