The feast of the Immaculate Conception 2024 can be an opportunity for a trip outside the city or a small vacation in a pleasant and characteristic corner of Italy. There are many festivals and events of various kinds that animate the days from December 6 to 8 and below we have selected some of the most interesting, leaving aside the Christmas events such as the markets that we discuss in other articles .
Late radicchio market exposure
For three weekends at Martellagoin the province of Venice until December 15, an event that celebrates the red radicchio Di Treviso PGI. A traditional display of this local vegetable increases its benefits and properties, making it palatable to visitors who can walk between food stands, stalls and participate in various activities.
Nougat festival in Faenza
On December 8 in Faenza, near Ravenna, the historic center is transformed into an event to celebrate nougat, one of the typical sweets of the country. Christmas holidays throughout Italy. The taste and aroma of this traditional product that seduces adults and children becomes the protagonist in the Romagna city festively decorated with lights and other local creations. In addition to enjoying this sweet specialty, visitors will be able to admire the creations of some ceramic workshops and experience the magic of Christmas in the open air.
Rome Baroque Festival 2024
From November 24 to December 21, 2024 the 17th edition of the Baroque Festival which includes concerts and musicological encounters in some evocative and historical places of Baroque Rome. In the church of Santa Maria dell’Anima, a 17th century Roman vespers will take place with 8 voices and instruments of Virgilio Mazzocchiaccompanied by a review of historical keyboards a Compatriot Mountains with five harpsichord and piano concertos. Finally, a review of the organ with young talents is also planned.
GinItaly 2024 in Mondovì
Mondovì hosts the national premiere of Ginitalythe gin and juniper festival that will take place on December 7 and 8 in Piazza Maggiore. Immersed in the historic heart of the Piedmontese city, gin is celebrated with a tasting and an educational experience involving the producers and lovers of this liquor. In the lands of the Maritime Alps, the juniper grows spontaneously, rooted on rocky ground, so this area is the perfect place for this party.
The origins of gin they date back to the 19th century when juniper berries were harvested manually from the mountains and distilled in the valley. The inauguration will take place on December 7 with the lighting of the Christmas tree and the entertainment of the Gin Musical Festival in the square. The exhibitors of more than 30 manufacturers will welcome guests, as well as an information area and access to Museum of Ceramics. The chef Fulvio Siccardi will prepare specialties in the area Gin & Food and debates and meetings with experts, famous bartenders and drink masters follow.
Festival of lights in Giaveno
The seventh edition of the Festival of Lights comes to life in Giaveno, the capital of Val Sangone, on December 8, 2024 with the official lighting at 5:30 p.m. In the municipal park Maska fountain from 1622, preserves the history of the area together with monuments such as the Clock Towerthe parish, he asks you about the towns and the palaces of Piazza San Lorenzo.
Music and colors enliven the Christmas period, transforming the city into an enchanted country. In Piazza Mautino, magic for the little ones with illuminations and suggestive lights and a giant gift package in Piazza Sant’Antero. In addition, an ice rink and a carousel for children in front of the tourism office and Santa’s sleigh are planned.
The Borgo del Gusto in Castiglione di Sicilia
Borgo del Gusto will take place on December 6, 7 and 8, 2024 in Castiglione di Sicilia, a showcase of local products that will allow tourists to appreciate the ice creams, sweets and typical dishes of the area. There are more than 70 wine cellars that populate this country considered a capital of esotericism in Sicily. U Village of Taste was born with the desire to raise awareness of the agri-food excellence of the territory, engaging the operators of the sector in three days of tastes and flavors difficult to forget.
Food-wine pairings will win the guests starting from December 6 at the Castle of Lauria with a cooking show with Federica Genovese. Free entry to visit an exhibition of period photos at the Palazzo Municipale in Piazza Lauria and the Giorgio Bertone exhibition at the Castle of Lauria.
Goblets at the Castle of Contignaco
At the Castle of Contignaco, in the province of Parma, on December 7 and 8 you can participate in the event. Calici in Castello: Aperitifs and Tastings. From 12h15, 16h30, 18h30 and 19h30 many special moments with wine tastings in the large educational rooms of the Castle that preserve an ancient history. Among the wines you can taste are Bianco Zelinda, Rosso del Sasso, Bianco Ignatius, Rosso Rubeum Durantis, to name a few.
The crèche of the village of Vigoleno
On December 8 and January 24, 2025, you can admire the special mechanical electronic crib within the walls of the village of Vigolenein the province of Piacenza. Created by experts, this work is a tradition for the inhabitants of the area that is passed down from one generation to another in the heart of the historic center. Admission is free and opening hours are from 10am to 6pm on weekends, but from December 24th to January 6th it is open every day.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Aosta
December 8, 2024 in the small town of Johnin Aosta, the feast of the Immaculate Conception is planned to enjoy the Micòula, a local rye bread, special because it includes chestnuts, walnuts, dried figs, raisins and sometimes even chocolate. Over time it has become a symbol of the Christmas season and this event celebrates it by making it known to visitors who can then also take advantage of it to discover the surroundings.