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.

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.

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 ...

Bolzano, Alto Adige - November 28th to January 6th The Christmas markets in the mountainous Alto Adige region are some of Italy's oldest and best. The festive extravaganza in the region's capital, ...

And, of course, December is the month of Christmas markets and countless events for all ages. Discover the best places to visit in Italy this December.

Christmas is a time to be with loved ones and enjoy plenty of food and drink. You might say this is universal in all Christmas-celebrating countries across the globe. However, celebrating this special ...

4) Tricase, in Apulia, also hosts one of the most famous Italian living nativity. For the occasion, the hill of Monte Ogre is spectacularly illuminated by more than 35,000 light bulbs, embracing ...

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 ...

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 ...