Two brothers' love of Christmas -- Cesare and Maurizio Falcone, host of the Salerno Pizza Festival -- led them to travel Italy and Europe to gather ideas to bring a Christmas market to the town of Pontecagnano Faiano, near Salerno. The market's stands host locally made crafts and gifts, decorations, and holiday food with a southern Italian flavor. Familiar smells and handmade and colorful ...
This festival in Perugia's historic 16th-century La Rocca Paolina fortress is the the biggest holiday market for gastronomy and artisanal products in the region of Umbria. Additional food and wine stalls will also be located throughout Perugia's historic center, and craft stalls can be found in Piazza Italia. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
The Auditorium Parco della Musica at 30 Viale Pietro de Coubertin (near the Olympic Village in Flaminio) hosts Christmas at the Auditorium, featuring concerts, puppet shows, food booths, market stalls and ice skating. Note: 2016 dates have not been announced yet. Please check the event website for updates. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
The island of Murano, famous for its beautiful Venetian glass, hosts Natale di Vetro (Christmas in Glass) each year. The event features a seven-meter-tall glass Christmas tree, as well as other spectacular glass decorations. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
This market in Piazzale Sanzio in Catania will sell artisanal products, food, and crafts. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
The Santa Chiara complex in Piazza del Gesù in Naples becomes a Christmas market filled with presepi (Nativity scenes). Buy figures for your own presipio or take a workshop and learn how to make your own presepio! Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
La Scala, Milan's world-renowned opera house, traditionally opens its season annually on December 7, Saint Ambrose's feast day. This event is a highlight for Milan's high society.
The Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair (which translates to "so nice! so nice!") is held each year in the area surrounding Sforza Castle on the feast day of Saint Ambrose, Milan's patron saint. At the fair, visitors can find an ancient Christmas market offering sweets and great Christmas shopping. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
Genoa's Christmas market on Piazzale Kennedy features traditional Christmas crafts and sweets, as well as food, wine, and Christmas cooking lessons. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
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
