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Adoro i presepi. Fin da bambino ho avuto il compito di sistemare la Natività sotto il nostro albero. Ogni anno posizionavo delicatamente le figure di gesso dentro e intorno alla stalla. La Sacra Famiglia era dentro mentre i Magi, i pastori e gli animali li guardavano dall'esterno. In cima alla mangiatoia, ho appeso l'angelo per proteggere il bambin...

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From December 7th 2021 to January 9th, 2022, Gubbio is home to the largest Christmas tree in the world. The largest Christmas tree in the world has been launched first in 1981, and it is a tree of colored lights realized in Gubbio on the slopes of Monte Ingino. The roots sink into the walls of the village, while the star is at the top where the Bas...

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Maybe you plan to travel to Italy for the holidays.  Perhaps you're Italian-American wondering if your family recipes are actually "traditional." Or possibly you just love learning about all things food from the Belpaese. No matter the reason, you may ask, "What Food Is Served During Christmas In Italy?" Here is a rundown of what food is served acr...

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The most famous Christmas markets in Italy are those located in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige. They are usually the ones that get the most visitors, but why not go off the beaten track this year and discover other quaint markets from north to south? Here’s a selection of some great ones. Most of them are already under way and will cont...

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With only a few days remaining before Christmas you can feel the holiday cheer all around, streets filled with lights and colors for the most awaited celebration of the year. In the squares of many cities around Italy you can see a Christmas tree, which has become a tradition: aming these squares there is St Peter’s, one of the most beautiful squar...

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“Not only sea, sun and grattatella“, would answer any Sicilian to the question “Christmas in Sicily, really??”. Yes, because, in any season, Sicily offers enchanting views, suggestive places and atmospheres, moments to remember and unique dishes to taste. Yes, really, even at Christmas! The tradition of Christmas here is very strong and you can imm...

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The Chef’s Pers-pective in December should be an easy column to write. The truth is that there are so many topics available in this last month of the year that it is not as easy as you might think. I considered topics ranging from what Christmas is like for a tourist visiting Italy to the artistry of the Nativity competitions that are widespread in...

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Every year in November, Turin goes into contemporary art overdrive with a number of exhibitions ranging from Artissima — and its edgier cousin Paratissima — to Luci d’Artista, creative light art installations that are much more than just Christmas lights. Actually, they aren’t Christmas lights at all, so we’re told. It has to be said, the themes ar...

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The Italian town of Assisi, in the central Umbria region, will project images of Giotto's Nativity frescoes onto the façade of the Basilica of St Francis over the Christmas season. The video-mapping project, which was hugely popular last year, will see Giotto's Nativity scenes beamed onto the exterior of the Basilica di S. Francesco, dedicated to I...

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Some holiday elves at Tramonti Restaurant in Seabright have built a little Italian Christmas market in their outdoor seating area. The small plywood chalet is decorated with nutcrackers, a Christmas tree and a train set racing through a winter wonderland. Inside, it’s stocked with important Italian treats, all in beautiful packaging — advent calend...

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