Today, Father Christmas (Babbo Natale) is the main gift-bringer across Italy. However, in parts of Northern Italy, like Brescia, Bergamo, and Verona, the tradition of Santa Lucia still thrives.

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 essence of Christmas Day in Italy is family, love and food, la famiglia, l'amore e il cibo. Italian festive food varies from region to region, although there are some common dishes.

In 1943, New Brunswick soldiers took time to celebrate Christmas near Ortona, Italy. But combat did not cease and two New Brunswickers were killed.

Message 1 - Christmas in Italy 1943 Posted on: 28 October 2005 by Peter - WW2 Site Helper Dear Mr Whiting I read your father's story with interest, but it seems to me to reflect the snap judgement ...

The world's largest Christmas Tree will be making a comeback in the Italian town of Gubbio for its 44th edition. The huge tree is over 750 metres high and reportedly takes up an area of a whopping ...

ROME - Police in Italy enforced new COVID-19 travel restrictions aimed at limiting Christmas get-togethers involving far-flung family members as public health officials appealed Thursday for a ...

Italian officials say the Tunisian fugitive from the Berlin Christmas market attack, who was shot dead near Milan, was likely radicalized in Italian prison. But there are no indications he had any ...

Christmas How to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in 10 languages to friends around the world How to wish someone 'Merry Christmas' in French, Italian, Spanish and more ...