Christmas in Florence

FOOD + WINE

Christmas cocktails in Florence and where to find them

The mover and shaker of Italy’s mixology scene, Florence’s holiday drinks will have you toasting the town all winter long. The truffle one Savini Tartufi Truffle Restaurant, Via Porta Rossa ...

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Torrone: an Italian holiday tradition

At the Christmas Day table, there may be some argument between panettone diehards and pandoro instigators about which cake is better, but few dispute that the gooey white, sticky nougat-type ...

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Giving back this Christmas in Florence

The biggest gift any of us can give is one that makes a difference. Whether it’s a donation to an association, buying presents at a charity bazaar or volunteering our time in a meaningful way, make this Christmas time in Florence a happier one for those in need.

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Museum opening times Christmas 2017 in Florence

Visit Florence’s city museums for longer this holiday season thanks to additional and extended opening hours effective until January 6, 2018.

FOOD + WINE

Where to eat: New Year’s Eve in Florence, Italy

A restaurant guide to where to eat this New Year's Eve in Florence, Italy.

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Merry Mugello: Christmas traditions

Every year at Christmas, the Mugello turns on the lights and lights up the fireplaces in every house. Advent brings charming Christmas markets to the Alto Mugello, where the snow ...

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Top Christmas markets in Tuscany for 2016

Excitement has begun to seep into the air as people gear up for “the most wonderful time of the year”. During the Christmas season, every Tuscan town comes alive, flaunting ...

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More holiday season highlights in Florence

PARTIES/Food & Wine WeekendDecember 18–20Various venues in Florence ‘Tis the season for food and wine lovers in Florence! First in the lineup is an exclusive Freequencies event (December 18, from ...

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5 alternatives to Christmas markets

After your umpteenth trip to the Santa Croce Christmas market, even the sparkliest holiday lights can start to lose their luster. If you’re staying in Florence for the festive season, but feel a slight Grinch streak—or simply want some time sans Santa Clauses and chestnuts—

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Christmas church services in English in Florence, Italy: 2015

If you’re celebrating Christmas in Florence this year and attending mass is important to you, here are the dates and times of the services at the city’s English-speaking churches. Buon ...

ART + CULTURE

Cavalcata dei Magi

On the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, a cavalcade led by the Three Wise Men winds its way through the historic streets of Florence.

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The bright red Christmas star

Like the panettone, fairy-lit tree and nativity scene, the bright red flower known in Italy as the stella di Natale is synonymous with Christmas in most Italian households. In 1833, ...

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