Christmas Holidays in Italy

Christmas holidays in Italy would be a memorable experience for you this December 25. If you are planning a trip to the Italian cities, make your first stop at Verona. The city of Verona hosts the grand nativity exhibition during the Christmas season. This festival draws a significant number of people. Your shopping for December 25 could begin here. Other cities of Rome, Milan, and Venice are popular

for the Christmas festivals and carnivals.

About Christmas holidays in Italy

Setting up of the outdoor Christmas stalls and markets sets the mood for the festive season. The children rush to buy decorations and theme clothes. The Christmas market of Merano is an important one in Italy. People from other cities also some here to make their pre-Christmas shopping. In Milan, you can visit the antique fair in the city in Piazaa Sant’Ambrogio. This place is also renowned for the entertainment and shows. Fun time at during Christmas holidays should begin at the Piazaaetta and Anacapri where local folks dance to traditional tunes. Erice town in Italy is home to the Mediterranean Folk Music Festival.

In Rome, Italy

Rome is an exciting place to enjoy Christmas. There are many city tours through Rome including churches, basilicas, and cathedral. Rome is an important center for Christian pilgrimage. The winter month is full of events, carnivals, and fest in Rome. Prayer services and parades are help in the churches. The most important city landmark is the St Peter’s Basilica in Peter’s Square Rome. A big television screen is fitted for the tourists to watch the church proceedings at midnight. Roman Christians from all over the world gathers at the St Peter’s Square to get the Pope’s message.

Christmas holiday events in Italy

The various events across the country interest tourists and holidaymakers. They love to buy handicrafts, books, gifts, toys, and other Christmas utilities from the fairs and exhibition. This is also a popular way to spend their vacation in Italy. Below given are details of two important Christmas events in Italy.

Event: One Hundred Nativity Scenes
Date: 26th November 2011 – 6th January 2012
Location: Rome

Sala del Bramante is a gallery in the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome that is the venue of this exhibition. There are pieces from the 16th and the 17th century crafts of Naples. Contemporary designs also find a place here.
Event: Christmas in Perugia
Date: 4th – 23rd December 2011
Location: Perugia

This is an artistic fair taking place the 18th time this December 2011. The exhibition begins on December 4. Handicrafts, art, and embroideries will be on sale here. It is held within the old fortress of Rocca Paolina. The entry fees for the event in 50 euros.