With the lighting of the lights Vigo has become one of the most visited cities this Christmas by letting all the colorful and magic of the lights flood these holidays!

The Christmas tree and lights will come on every day until mid-January at 6:00 pm, turning off at 4:00 am Friday, Saturday and the eve of the holiday. Wednesday to Sunday will be at 1:00. Staying on all night on December 23th, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31nd. As well as January 1nd, 5ft and 6th.

The "Giant Wheel" Ferris wheel is open from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. from Monday to Thursday, Saturdays and the eve of holidays from 11 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday at a cost of € 5 admission. In principle it will be until January 12 although it is speculated if in the future the ferris wheel could be a regular part of the city as in other European cities such as London or Paris.

The Christmas market "Cies Market" is already operating today in the Alameda. Every day from 6 pm with more than 50 booths offering a multitude of food to walkers such as crepes, octopus, ham, baileys and other drinks. Its schedule is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and the eve of holidays and from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sundays and holidays.

The other two Christmas markets are located one on London Street and another on Calvary, the latter will open this Friday, the 13th, with an uninterrupted schedule from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

In addition, the Christmas Village can be visited free of charge at the Casa Galega da Cultura (Praza da Princesa 2) until January 7, from Monday to Friday the hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. it has about 500 figures. The day of the Three Kings Parade will be from 12:00 to 21:00 hours. And the Monumental Bethlehem is in the Casa das Artes (Policarpo Sanz, 15) with more than 60 figures until January 7 with a similar schedule.

That the sales are necessary  and days like Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday have had the success they have had in other countries, where they are not native, is something that is lost. Likewise, they can continue especially before these holidays is something that is desired and in Vigo it is contemplated in response to that demand: so discounts of up to 80% offered by the Flash Market will be welcome and expecting large numbers of people. The cost of 2 E of the entrance to IFEVI facilities where it will be installed from 10 am to 10 pm on December 13, 14 and 15.

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Black Friday or Black Friday arrives in Vigo with discounts stolen from the January sales, land problems where all dreams of success: America.

Various theories explain the origin of this day;

_A theory says that this tradition is given to the accounting numbers in red, the Friday after the American Thanksgiving Day, it was torn in black on its balance sheet as it streamlined and increased purchases due to discounts designed for this day.

Another theory is that his birth is due to the 50s, in which the Friday before the game between the navy and the army in Philadelphia, spectators who arrived in the city took the opportunity to make Christmas purchases, which made surveillance in the streets became continuous. With what the police were forced to a long day of work they called Black Friday.

Nowadays more and more sales volume occurs online and not in person and the previous days you can find offers.

Then there is the cyber monday in which the online sales for computer and technology products are extended: it is the Monday after Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) with products such as those found in Amazon:

Christmas and New Year's Eve arrive and with it the good purposes that begin already in November for many citizens who decide to distribute their toys still in good condition and complete to other children who are not so lucky.

Vigo  becomes one of the cities that collaborates and helps the most in this campaign.

Places to deposit toys in Vigo are the following:

_Comercial Center Gran Vía.  

_La Bioclinica: Otero Pedrayo, 4.

_Beatriz Gonzalez Estilistas: Avd. Sanjurjo Badia, 130. 

_Floristeria Xazmin: Avd. Sanjurjo Badia 45. 

_Almar Herboristería: C/ Sanjurjo Badia, 137.

_Federación Vecinal Eduardo Chao: Plaza de la Princesa, 7.

_La terraza de los juguetes: Samil, 67.

_Limpiezas Galaecia: Eugenio Kraff, 6 

_Gallaecia Shop. :Avenida Fragoso, 66 

_Rapid Glass Avda. :Buenos Aires, 43. 

_Peluquería Luada: Alonso Ojeda, 13 .

_Kukadas.: Tienda C/ S.Roque 123. 

_La Nave del Paintball: Estrada de Camposancos 184. 

_Fresa y Nata: Avd. Camelias 121 Pza. Independencia. 

_Cafetería Estación: C/ Baixada ao Bao 63

_Estanco Coruxo: Carretera o Bao, 82. 

_ Asociación  De Personas sordas: C/ Romil 24.

 _Academia Vivar: C/ Nazario González, 9. 

_La Casa de la Abuela: Rua Zapateira,8 (Canido)

_Ondas de Canido: Camping de Canido.

Whether it is rainy and cold or sunny and hot, this Saturday 23rd at 8:30 p.m., arrange the Christmas with the lighting of more than ten million Led lights. At 9:30 p.m. on Progreso Street dedicated this year to Disney's Frozen.

This year will include snow, Chritsmas market, Christmas village and ferris wheel in the Alameda as well as the tree, gift box, snowman and lights throughout the city.

The latest touch-ups, preparations and tests of the more than 2600 light arches, 334 illuminated streets and various trees are being carried out one day after switching on.

It has been announced in several Spanish cities and the full one is practically insured.

CKids who are in Vigo this November will be lucky enough to go to the preview of Frozen 2 with invitations offered by the municipality. To qualify for them only, you may register for the raffle that will be made from 180 entries from 18 to 19 until 12 noon. The only requirement is to be registered in Vigo and be between 3 and 14 years old.

Click on this link if you want to register: SORTEO FROZEN 2

The preview will be on November 20 in the cinemas of the Elliptical Square.

In addition, the street progress will be dressed and adorned with details and attractions of Frozen for the occasion by an agreement with The Walt Disney Company Iberia In addition there will be a special pass in the Elliptical Square on December 21.

The health and well-being generated by sport and specifically athletics in the human body have made it one of the most popular. Every day the number of runners who practice this sport increases, training outdoors (in the countryside, beach or city) or in gyms. The awareness that health and the aging process improve and slow down with their usual practice have made this sport one of the most popular.

Running helps rejuvenate the aorta and blood vessels. Being therefore good for the heart and reducing the production of stress hormones such as cortisol.

Galicia has several annual careers, many of them in solidarity with diseases such as cancer, Ela, etc.

One of the races with the largest number of participants is that of San Martiño in Orense, which celebrates the 43rd edition this Sunday, November 17, with more than 11,000 registered. It is also cardioprotected, with several points along its path prepared to act in case of cardiac collapse.

In Coruña this Sunday 17 will run the "5 km solidarity A Coruña 2019". In Vigo on the other hand this Sunday will take place the "21 Half Marathon of Vigo" while in Lugo the "XVII popular Lugo Monumental" will be held on December 15 with the addition of running over its Roman wall.

And to say goodbye to the year there is one of the most famous races to celebrate: that of "San Silvestre" that is celebrated on December 31 in honor of this saint in many cities in Spain such as Madrid, Coruña, Vigo, etc. and in many from countries like Germany, London ...

November is the Galician science month commemorated by public libraries such as the Vigo Juan Compañel Public Library, which offers the following activities:

_The magic that hides science.

9 /11/2019 (12 h).

_When I grow up I want to be a scientist.

16 /11/2019 ( 12 h).

_Coa science is also xoga!

23/11/2019 (12h.)

_A Scarlet pirate.

25/11/2019 (18h)

_Pola equalda de Maxia.

29/11/2019 (18h).

_Circus is coming to town! (Global Project).

30/11/2019 (12h).