Italy is a magical destination year-round, but during the Christmas season, it transforms into a festive wonderland. From the snow-dusted Alps to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast, Christmas ...

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 ...

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 ...

Befana the Witch: Italy's gift-giving crone In Italy, Santa isn't the only one handing out gifts. Befana, a broomstick-riding witch, delivers candy and presents to children on Jan. 5, Epiphany Eve.

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.

The crown jewel of Bolzano’s winter attractions is undoubtedly its Christmas market, known locally as the Christkindlmarkt. In 2024, the market opened on November 28 and will continue spreading ...

“We’ll be 45 for Christmas. It won’t be quiet, it will be noisy,” William, 42, said about the holiday gathering during a recent visit with soldiers and their families in Bulford, Wiltshire.

In Italy, Evangelicals Wage a Quiet War on Christmas Ken Chitwood Born-again Christians say the holiday is too Catholic and the celebration of Jesus’ birth isn’t based on the Bible.

2025 SPLENDORS OF ITALY WITH MICK & DIANE SMITH April 4-14, 2025 Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican City Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through centuries of art, history, and culture.

Rachael Ray is showing off her Christmas dinner in Italy, complete with turkey, potatoes and more. The TV host and her husband tied the knot in Italy in 2005 and have visited almost annually since ...

Italy’s total confirmed cases passed the 2 million mark Thursday, while 505 more deaths brought country’s official toll in the pandemic to 70,900, the most in Europe.