With just under a month to go until Christmas, many households have already adorned their homes with festive decorations, while others are making their final purchases. At El Corte Inglés in Avenidas, shoppers can find everything from traditional nativity scenes and Christmas trees to more sophisticated, contemporary pieces such as glass and methacrylate ornaments, baubles and even crocheted soft toys. But one figure that is becoming increasingly prominent each year is the nutcracker soldier. These wooden figures, of German origin and symbolising protection, can stand as tall as 1.8 metres, with prices ranging from €39.95 to €900.
The department store’s sixth floor hosts this year’s largest Christmas display — a magical setting where visitors can discover the latest festive trends, including an extensive selection of glass decorations and elegant tableware for gatherings with family and friends. Artificial plants, such as poinsettias and the traditional Christmas flower, are also in high demand as households look to enhance their seasonal décor.
Christmas trees, snowy or not, remain an essential feature. Options range from €80 to €600, with the tallest reaching three metres. A practical line of foldable trees is also available. Among the plush toys, the Disney range is particularly eye-catching, as is the popular “elf on the shelf”, a favourite among children and now appearing across various products, from chocolate boxes to Advent calendars.
Yesterday afternoon, El Corte Inglés in Avenidas also unveiled its nativity scene — an impressive display created by Agustín Bibiloni and José Antonio Terriente of the Agrupació de Betlemistes Francesc Rosselló de Balears. Open to the public until 6 January 2026, the installation features 42 figures crafted by renowned sculptor José Luis Mayo. With its intricately designed stable and artisan-made models, the scene aims to evoke life in the region 2,000 years ago and includes an eight-metre-long river as a striking centrepiece.