Christmas Archives - ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000 /lifestyle/holidays/christmas/ ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000, Real Estate in Italy, Move to Italy Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 /wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-favicon-lifeinitaly-32x32.jpeg Christmas Archives - ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000 /lifestyle/holidays/christmas/ 32 32 La Befana (the Christmas witch) /la-befana/ /la-befana/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/01/05/la-befana/ The Befana, the old lady that in the night of the Epiphany brings small gifts to children, has pre-Christian origins.

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]]> /la-befana/feed/ 2 The Manarola nativity scene: the largest in the world /the-manarola-nativity-scene/ /the-manarola-nativity-scene/#respond Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:26 +0000 /?p=101716 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 […]

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]]> /the-manarola-nativity-scene/feed/ 0 The most watched Christmas movies in Italy /the-most-watched-christmas-movies-in-italy/ /the-most-watched-christmas-movies-in-italy/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:04:40 +0000 /?p=101680 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 […]

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]]> /the-most-watched-christmas-movies-in-italy/feed/ 0 A 29-meter Christmas tree arrives in Piazza San Pietro /a-29-meter-christmas-tree-piazza-san-pietro/ /a-29-meter-christmas-tree-piazza-san-pietro/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:48:56 +0000 /?p=101637 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 […]

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]]> /a-29-meter-christmas-tree-piazza-san-pietro/feed/ 0 Babbo Natale: The Italian Santa Claus /babbo-natale-the-italian-santa-claus/ /babbo-natale-the-italian-santa-claus/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:47:18 +0000 /?p=99063 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 […]

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]]> /babbo-natale-the-italian-santa-claus/feed/ 0 Christmas in Italy /christmas-in-italy/ /christmas-in-italy/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:48:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/12/19/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.

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]]> /christmas-in-italy/feed/ 0 An Italian Christmas Kitchen, from North to South II /italian-kitchen-north-south-ii/ /italian-kitchen-north-south-ii/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:25:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/12/19/an-italian-christmas-kitchen-from-north-to-south-ii/ Culinary tradition for Christmas in Italy. begins to change once we get to Lazio and our trip takes us to the South of the country.

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]]> /italian-kitchen-north-south-ii/feed/ 0 The best living nativity scenes in Italy to see during the holidays /the-best-living-nativity-scenes-in-italy-to-see-during-the-holidays/ /the-best-living-nativity-scenes-in-italy-to-see-during-the-holidays/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:08:10 +0000 /?p=99105 The first nativity scene, according to legend, was built in 1223 at the request of Saint Francis of Assisi. In Italy, 800 years later, the custom is still carried on by communities and cities distributed around the country. From Greccio to Genga, here is a guide to the most famous, […]

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]]> /the-best-living-nativity-scenes-in-italy-to-see-during-the-holidays/feed/ 0 An Italian Christmas Kitchen, from North to South I /italian-kitchen-north-south-i/ /italian-kitchen-north-south-i/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:24:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/12/18/an-italian-christmas-kitchen-from-north-to-south-i/ An Italian Christmas becomes a true Christmas in the kitchen: Italian habits at the table with family and friends during Christmas.

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]]> /italian-kitchen-north-south-i/feed/ 19 Gubbio Lights Up the World’s Largest Christmas Tree /gubbio-lights-up-the-worlds-largest-christmas-tree/ /gubbio-lights-up-the-worlds-largest-christmas-tree/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:58:23 +0000 /?p=98963 A unique tradition, etched in the memories of every child, becomes a small yet significant triumph for a village nestled among the Umbrian hills. We’ve reached the 44th edition, warming the slopes of Mount Ingino, just behind the town of Gubbio, each year. The spirit of fraternity, teamwork, and camaraderie […]

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]]> /gubbio-lights-up-the-worlds-largest-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 The Italian Presepe: A Christmas Tradition /presepe/ /presepe/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:23:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/12/23/the-italian-presepe-a-christmas-tradition/ One of the most traditional symbols of Christmas, you'll find a presepe or Nativity Scene in the home of almost all Italian Catholics.

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]]> /presepe/feed/ 0 The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center: An Italian Tradition Illuminating New York /the-christmas-tree-at-rockefeller-center-an-italian-tradition-illuminating-new-york/ /the-christmas-tree-at-rockefeller-center-an-italian-tradition-illuminating-new-york/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:21:48 +0000 /?p=99259 The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is a shining icon that has illuminated the heart of New York for decades, but few are familiar with its fascinating story of tradition, emigration, and an Italian touch. This is the story of Cesidio Perruzza, the Italian who, during a time of deep […]

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]]> /the-christmas-tree-at-rockefeller-center-an-italian-tradition-illuminating-new-york/feed/ 0 Christmas in Leggiuno, over 700 thousand lights in the enchanted village /christmas-in-leggiuno-over-700-thousand-lights-in-the-enchanted-village/ /christmas-in-leggiuno-over-700-thousand-lights-in-the-enchanted-village/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:14:00 +0000 /?p=99058 On the beautiful shores of Lake Maggiore in Lombardy, there is a small village of about 3,500 inhabitants with a unique story. A story that began in 1999 and featured Lino Betti as its protagonist—a resident of Leggiuno who has transformed his village into a true Christmas haven in just […]

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]]> /christmas-in-leggiuno-over-700-thousand-lights-in-the-enchanted-village/feed/ 0 Crocheted Christmas Tree Colors the Holidays in Rocchetta Tanaro /crocheted-christmas-tree-colors-the-holidays-in-rocchetta-tanaro/ /crocheted-christmas-tree-colors-the-holidays-in-rocchetta-tanaro/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:31:46 +0000 /?p=99221 Forget about red, green, and gold—in other words, the classic and traditional colors of Christmas. In Rocchetta Tanaro, the festivities transform into a beautiful spectacle of colors that can only leave one mesmerized. The holidays blend with the skill and craftsmanship of local women, who, after more than 10 months […]

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]]> /crocheted-christmas-tree-colors-the-holidays-in-rocchetta-tanaro/feed/ 0 Italian Christmas cakes /cakes/ /cakes/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:17:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/12/20/italian-christmas-cakes/ Cakes and sweets are queens of the Italian Christmas celebrations; the tradition of the dolci di Natale is long and varied all over Italy.

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]]> /cakes/feed/ 0 Christmas holidays: some common Italian habits /some-common-italian-habits/ /some-common-italian-habits/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:29:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/12/21/christmas-holidays-some-common-italian-habits/ How these weeks of Christmas and New Year are celebrated in Italy.

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]]> /some-common-italian-habits/feed/ 0 The most famous Christmas street markets in Italy /street-markets/ /street-markets/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/12/18/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.

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]]> /street-markets/feed/ 0 Ten Italian books to read this Christmas /ten-italian-books-read-christmas/ /ten-italian-books-read-christmas/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:48:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2016/12/14/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.

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