FESTIVAL IN ITALY JANUARY
It is usually very quiet in January as most Italians take two weeks for the christmas and school holidays ending the 12 days of Christmas on the feast of the Epiphany Jan 6 which is a also a public holiday. A lot of hotels and Bed & Breakfasts are also closed throughout January in the country areas and seaside villages and reopen towards the end of February. Many day tours do not commence until February.
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Most towns celebrate in a big way the following holidays. On the feast of the Epiphany, Befana, the good witch brings children presents and lollies.
Most families celebrate again by a large family feast at lunch time. Read about it here. Most towns have entertainment for the children in the main piazza particularly before or after lunch. Epifania Feast of the Epiphany - 6th JanuaryRead about the feast above. Most towns have entertainment for the children in the main piazza particularly before lunch due to the shorter days in winter. ROMEEpiphany Fair Piazza NavonaA fair of toys, sweets and others presents takes place in the open air among the beautiful Bernini fountains. VENICERegata delle Befane - 6th January - Canal Grande The historical regatta along the Canal Grande, raced by regatta champions dressed up as the witch La Befana. NAPOLIEntertainment for young children in Piazza del Plebiscito, Napoli.
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La Befania in Napoli |
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