What are some traditional Italian Christmas decorations?

At Christmas time in Italy, you can expect to see everything from tacky tinsel and glitter along with more traditional decorations including religious nativity scenes. read more

Window Decorations. It's easy to add some traditional Italian Christmas decorations to your holiday decoration collection. Many of these decorations include ornaments, nativity scenes, and even food used as centerpieces for Christmas feasts. This window is located in Rome, Italy. read more

By far the most traditional italian Christmas decoration is the “Presepe” which is a representation of the nativity (sometimes including views of an entire village), with miniatures of people, animals, and working rivers, mills, fireplaces. read more

Christmas decorations and trees are becoming more popular in Italy. Lights and decorations are often seen starting around December 8, the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception, or even the end of November. The main focus of decorations continues to be the presepe, Nativity scene or creche. read more