If you want your Christmas gifts and cards from Italy to arrive before the holiday, when should you aim to post them by?Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP With the holiday season fast approaching, you ...

And what about Christmas gifts in Italy? Who delivers them—Santa Claus, Santa Lucia, or Baby Jesus? Today, Father Christmas (Babbo Natale) is the main gift-bringer across Italy. However ...

Christmas Day is when the big present opening extravaganza takes place stateside, but in Italy there is no designated day for exchanging gifts. While some Italian families open presents on ...

immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Europe's largest and most iconic Christmas markets. Whether you're shopping for handcrafted gifts, sampling mulled wine, or simply soaking in the festive ...

Admire the dazzling Christmas trees, browse through charming market stalls for one-of-a-kind gifts, and savor Italian holiday delights like panettone and hot cocoa. Feel the holiday spirit come ...

and one I deployed in earnest frequency while curating this selection of Italian gifts for my fellow disciples of la dolce vita. Lovers of Italian culture tend to be drawn to beauty and pleasure ...