FESTIVALS ITALY DECEMBER

In every town and village, the windows of the shops are decorated with Christmas themes. The main piazza in all the towns has a Christmas tree decorated with lights. Rome at night before Christmas is a sight to see with a large tree in Piazza Venezia in the center of the town.

Campagnia

Naples
Nativity Scenes and lights - Presepi

In the old quarter of Spaccanapoli where the famous artisans make the presepi – the nativity scenes from wood and ceramics, inserted with lights. An age old tradition - they are very beautiful at night and wonderful for children to see.

Also in the Capodimonte museum is a huge life size nativity scene made from wood and ceramics with all the animals and characters come to life. It is simply amazing.

Umbria

Winter Jazz Festival 5 days incorporating the New Year.

Sicily

Siracusa

Christmas Fair - from the 2nd Sat to the 21st

The major holiday fair of the south is conducted in this ancient city, which boasts the island's most colorful Christmas market.

Many islanders drive for miles to purchase gifts here, including sweets, clothing, special embroidery, ornaments, and other items. It's conducted in the Epipoli section of Siracusa.

st peters christmas

Nativity Crib, St. Peter's Basilica, Roma