Christmas

Many foreigners ask why Italy does not have big Christmas sales like other countries. In Italy, winter sales start after Epiphany in early January. Most regions begin on January 3, …

Christmas season brings joy, family gatherings, and, inevitably, many gifts. However, not every present hits the mark. Duplicate items, mismatched tastes, or unused gifts often end up unused. Instead of …

The best way to avoid food waste during Christmas is still the simplest one: buy less and cook less. Italian Christmas meals are generous by nature, and abundance is often …

In Italy, Santo Stefano falls on December 26, the day after Christmas. In English-speaking countries, people know this date as Boxing Day. While in the UK shops open and people …

Card games require little space and simple tools. Italians only need a deck of regional cards and a table. For this reason, people start playing after long meals or late …

Italy is renowned for its extraordinary culinary diversity, and no celebration embodies family and togetherness like Christmas. While many know panettone and pandoro, the heart of an Italian Christmas is …

How Italians spend their free time over the Christmas holidays is less about sightseeing marathons and more about being together. From the evening of December 24 to January 6, households …

In Italy, Christmas Eve has always played a central role in Christmas traditions. Across the country, people have long treated December 24th as a special day, full of meaning and …

Turin becomes magical at Christmas. The city fills with lights, markets, shows, and winter activities for everyone. Whether you visit with family, friends, or on your own, Turin offers a …

Spending Christmas in Naples means immersing yourself in a city that celebrates the holidays with strong traditions and a lively street atmosphere. After December 20, Naples reveals its most festive …