Cakes and sweets are queens of the Italian Christmas celebrations; the tradition of the dolci di Natale is long and varied all over Italy.
Holidays – Festivals
Holidays and Festivals in Italy
Christmas holidays: some common Italian habits
How these weeks of Christmas and New Year are celebrated in Italy.
The most famous Christmas street markets in Italy
Christmas street markets are the true protagonists of the Christmas shopping frenzy; here you can find handmade objects, gifts and decorations.
Ten Italian books to read this Christmas
Ten Italian books to read or to give as gifts this Christmas, books to talk about together in front of a hot chocolate and a slice of panettone.
The best places for Christmas in Italy
Christmas is celebrated everywhere in Italy, but there are some places particularly beautiful in this period, which are definitely worth a visit
Spending Christmas holidays in Milan
Milan, the stylish and vibrant metropolis of Italy, is not only a global fashion hub but also a charming destination to spend the Christmas holidays. As the city comes alive with festive lights, charming decorations, and an air of celebration, visitors are treated to a unique blend of traditional Italian […]
Italian Christmas History
Italian traditions for Christmas.
During the holidays, Milan is the brightest city in Europe, as seen from space
Italy, and particularly the Lombard county seat, clinched another bizarre yet unique record this year. Indeed, Milan stands out as the brightest city in Europe from October to December, outshining major tourism and luxury hubs like Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Milan is obsessed with Christmas lights From space, stars […]
New Year’s in Italy
New Year’s in Italy We’re a nation of fortune seekers and lucky charms lovers (no, not the cereals… although I admit I did contemplate the possibility, once, to buy a large bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows) and, if there’s a time of the year when it shows, it’s certainly at Capodanno, our New […]
Halloween in Italy: the most eerie and terrifying locations
Halloween is approaching, and forget about carved pumpkins and papier-mâché witches this year. Prepare for a real horror and grisly legends tour of Italy. Discover frightening and scary legends that hover over these areas, from Trentino Alto Adige to Sicily. Each terrifying stage is rich in history, legends, culture, and, […]