The History of Carnevale and some of Italy’s best Parades. In Italy, we are serious about it. In the end, this is where it was born.
Holidays – Festivals
Holidays and Festivals in Italy
A Day in Venice during the Carnival
Pictures taken while walking around Venice during the Carnival
San Valentino’s history and St. Valentine’s Day
What’s behind the patron saint of all lovers, San Valentino?
La Befana (the Christmas witch)
The Befana, the old lady that in the night of the Epiphany brings small gifts to children, has pre-Christian origins.
The 2024 Venice Carnival Celebrates Marco Polo’s Legacy
The Venice Carnival, or Carnevale di Venezia, is one of the most iconic and celebrated festivals in the world taking place annually in Venice, Italy. It’s a magical celebration of tradition, culture, and artistic expression, featuring extravagant masks, costumes, and a variety of events. Drawing an annual crowd of three […]
The Manarola nativity scene: the largest in the world
Nestled on the Hill of the Three Crosses slopes in Cinque Terre, the Manarola Nativity Scene is more than just a traditional Christmas display. It’s a dazzling spectacle of lights and heritage. Spanning an impressive 4,000 square meters and featuring over 300 life-sized figures, it earned a place in the Guinness World Records […]
The most watched Christmas movies in Italy
Whether it’s Italian classics like the Cinepanettoni or international films, we Italians are big fans of cinema and comedy. Tastes are changing, and the timeless comedies of the ’90s and early 2000s are giving way to more recent films. Here’s a list of the most-watched Christmas movies in Italy, based […]
A 29-meter Christmas tree arrives in Piazza San Pietro
As is customary during the festive season, a massive Christmas tree has been installed in St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro) to celebrate the holy occasion of Christmas with grandeur and visual splendor. However, this gesture has drawn criticism from various media outlets and sparked widespread online debates. Critics have […]
Babbo Natale: The Italian Santa Claus
As the festive season approaches, many cultures around the world celebrate the spirit of Christmas with their unique traditions and iconic figures. In Italy, the joyous occasion is marked by the presence of Babbo Natale, the Italian Santa Claus. This is a cherished character who brings joy and gifts to […]
Christmas in Italy
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, one of the most important Christian festivities, but it actually has pagan origins.