• Throughout Italy: San Martino in Cantina (Grape Harvest Festival)

    One day a year during Saint Martin's week, the entire country of Italy comes together to celebrate the power, the intrigue, and the mystery of...the grape! At this national celebration, revelers welcome the happy harvest of the grape with the opening of 100 wine cellars for free tasting of the young wines by the public! This Novello (New) wine has a ...

  • Manarola (Cinque Terre): Solar-Powered Nativity

    Unnamed Venue Manarola, Italy

    The town of Manarola in Cinque Terre boasts a nativity lit with 15,000 solar-powered lights. This is the largest nativity scene in the world, and it is also constructed from recycled materials.

  • Throughout Italy: Feast of the Immaculate Conception

    Unnamed Venue Italy

    December 8 is an Italian and Catholic holiday: the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Cities throughout Italy celebrate with special masses, parades, and music. Many stores remain open for holiday shopping. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide