Christmas

Every year starting in September, Olivieri 1882 transforms into a sort of Santa’s workshop for the domed Christmas cake that has taken the world by storm.…

Despite living in Italy for 13 years, I’m still a bit of a Grinch when it comes to Italian holiday cuisine. Blasphemous, I know, but much of it just doesn’t…

We admit we’re a little biased when it comes to holiday gift-giving. Since most of our friends and loved ones love Italy as much as we do, we at Italy Magazine…

One of Italy’s top pastry shops is located inside a prison in Padua (Veneto); there, salaried inmates produce artisanal cookies, pies, nougats, holiday cakes,…

The Renaissance and medieval heart of Ferrara, a Unesco-inscribed town in Emilia-Romagna, comes alive in December with shows, light performances, Christmas…

The tradition of the ‘presepe’ in Italy began with none other than Saint Francis of Assisi’. Profoundly moved after seeing the sacred representations on the…

Visit Florence during the holidays and you will find it at its most magical. Festive lights decorate the streets of the cradle of the Renaissance, while quaint…

The most famous Christmas markets in Italy are those located in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige. They are usually the ones that get the most…

Christmas lights on city streets, trees and bagpipes in the piazzas, quaint Christmas markets, the smell of roasted chestnuts crackling on large pots on the…

The holiday season is fast upon us and I'm sure you are wondering what to get for all the beloved people in your life. It’s not easy finding that perfect gift…