Tuscany is home to one of the most-renowned carnivals in the country, Carnevale di Viareggio, a spectacular series of parades and the perfect opportunity to indulge in some of the traditional carnival sweets!
Epiphany is a religious holiday celebrated on January 6. In Italy, though, we also celebrate La Befana, an old woman, a witch-like character, who brings gifts to the good kids and coal and garlic to the naughty ones.
Inspired by the many top 10 lists I’ve seen over the last few days, I’ve decided to publish mine too!
The traditions of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in our corner of Tuscany.
Tuscany is also famous for the good food and drink, among which some of the most popular traditional Christmas sweets. My favourite Tuscan Christmas desserts are ricciarelli and panforte, but every area has its traditional recipe.
The tradition of presepe has ancient roots. In Italy the nativity scene was for a very long time the only Christmas decoration, and it is still a wonderful tradition today.
We are finally renovating Casina di Rosa to make it prettier and more comfortable! Here is what is going on around here… it’s just a big mess at the moment!
December 8 is a national holiday. We celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the real beginning of the Christmas holidays: let the celebrations begin!
November is the month of the olive harvest in Tuscany. This year the new olive oil is delicious: bright green and slightly spicy.
Tuscany is not just a place of peaceful landscapes, rolling hills, and winding roads; it’s also a region full of mysteries, macabre legends and ghostly presences. Are you scared yet? No? Keep reading then.
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