The atmosphere of Christmas, in Sicily, can be felt in the air as early as mid-November. The streets are colored with lights, store windows are filled with decorations, objects and gastronomic delights, panettone and colorful baskets.

In Sicilian villages, markets attract people from all over the island and the world, amid the inviting scents of sweets and candied fruit, while Christmas music cheers shopping and brings joy to the streets. Amidst stalls, carols, traditional dishes, living nativity scenes and Christmas villages, the atmosphere becomes magical, both for children and adults.