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 ...
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
Cities throughout Italy celebrate Santa Lucia Day on December 13. Sicily hosts an especially large parade on December 13, bringing Santa Lucia's coffin to the Church of Santa Lucia. Another parade is held on December 20 to bring her back to the church's crypt. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
Every last Sunday of October this medieval archery competition attracts thousands of spectators to the town of Montalcino in Tuscany. This tradition originated as a series of events during the Feast of the Thrush in the 13th Century. The weekend starts off on Saturday morning with the inviting song and performance of Il Trescone, a Florentine folk group. Leading up ...
