While some Italian families open presents on Christmas Day, others do so on Christmas Eve or even earlier; and, in Northern Italy, legend has it that St. Lucia delivers gifts to be opened on ...

Italian soups are great for a Christmas dinner as a first course. Here are some Italian soups you’ll enjoy. Plus you can make them in advance and keep in the freezer and remove them the day before.

If you’re looking to branch out this year, these charming Italian Christmas traditions should give you all the inspiration you need. 9 French Christmas Traditions That Are Oh-So Charming 1.

If you love traditional Italian-style dishes like lasagna, shrimp scampi, and tiramisu, then these big Italian Christmas dinner ideas are for you.

Advertising itself as the largest in central Italy, Montepulciano's Christmas market features over 65 wooden stalls in and around the main Piazza Grande. This medieval Tuscan hill town is most famous ...

Italy is a country known for its rich traditions, stunning landscapes, and festive spirit, making it one of the most enchanting destinations to spend Christmas. From the magical Christmas markets ...

How do you say Merry Christmas in Italy? Buon Natale. Here’s a look at Christmas, Italian-style. In Italy, the holidays are full of family, food and fun. But there are a few twists. Instead o… ...

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ROME, Dec. 18, 2006— -- Santa Claus won't be coming to towns and cities across Italy this Christmas -- because he never really has. He's just not a part of the holiday tradition. Strangely ...

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes of 2021, All From Italy Behold the effortlessly elegant biscotti of Italy, starring in this season’s smartest holiday spreads.

In addition, the Verona Christmas market, Mercatini di Natali runs Nov. 23-Dec. 21, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Also worth seeing is VeroNatale, a festival of nativity art and tradition.

Italy will be under another coronavirus lockdown for much of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the latest shutdown Friday after days of debate over ...