CHRISTMAS IN TUSCANY

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When we talk about Tuscany, the image of its wavy hills, its vineyards and its medieval villages bathed in the sun come to mind. In general, Italy has always been a summer destination of suffocating heat and agglomerations. Why not change this habit? In winter we won’t have to sit through long waits to visit its monuments and we will enjoy the Christmas decoration, which further increases the Stendhal syndrome.

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CHRISTMAS IN TUSCANY

Cities, such as Florence, Siena, Pisa or Arezzo , will amaze you with its spectacular Christmas decoration, its lights and its elegantly decorated window displays. But also the medieval and Renaissance villages of Tuscany show a unique Christmas atmosphere, with its neat decoration, living nativity scenes, popular traditions and the smell of wood and traditional dishes. Among others, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza or Monteriggioni . And for ski lovers, Tuscany also offers good options to enjoy Christmas practicing your favorite sport. The Abetone station or the Monte Amiata station are unforgettable places in wonderful settings.

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS IN TUSCANY

And if you like to spend Christmas with your family, following the usual traditions, in Tuscany you will feel at home, because their celebrations are quite similar to those of Spain. Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24th, Christmas on 25th and the great New Year’s Eve and New Year party. Then, instead of the Three Wise Men, comes Befana, a witch who flies on her broom, leaving sweets and candies at the houses. In short, as the Italians usually say, "Natale con i tuoi e Pasqua con chi vuoi", or what is the same, "Christmas with your family and Easter with whomever you want".

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TRADITION IN TUSCANY

The most traditional elements of Christmas in Tuscany are though, on the one hand, its Christmas markets where you can buy handicrafts, decorations and gifts. One of the most famous traditions is the Weihnachtsmarkt , located in the Santa Croce square in Florence. The reason behind its name is that its style is similar to the German Christmas markets. Other interesting markets are those of Pisa, Arezzo, Lucca, Torrita de Siena, Montepulciano or the Christmas market of Siena, which stands in the spectacular Plaza del Campo, considered to be one of the best medieval squares in Europe. And on the other hand, Italian cuisine, which at Christmas becomes more stunning. Every good Christmas meal always ends with the classic "Panettone" .

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