Italian nativity Archives

Nativity scene exhibition in Italy

13 April, 2020

Italy’s most famous nativity scene tradition comes from Naples, and we’ve seen before the many workshops and their modern interpretations with the Michael Jackson nativity scene and the Barack Obama nativity scene.If you’re more interested in classic depictions of the…

International nativity scene exhibition in Rome for Christmas

11 April, 2020

Until January 31 2009, an exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world will be on display at the the Art Forum Würth in Capena, Rome. It’s an excellent focus for a Christmas religious pilgrimage to Rome, with the pieces…

Michael Jackson religious icon: Naples farewells Jackson with nativity scene

7 April, 2020

One workshop in Naples has said goodbye to Michael Jackson by making a Jackson statue for a nativity scene. Michael Jackson and an angel appear in a religious image with “Ciao Michael” the salute to the King of Pop.The artist…

Christmas and Barolo: wine tasting and touring Italy at Christmas

2 April, 2020

If you’re looking for Christmas deals for Italy, try the Langhe region of Piedmont. While not strictly speaking Barolo country, there’s still plenty of good nebbiolo to be had for Italian wine buffs. Spending Christmas in Italy is a special…

Christmas in Genoa: nativity scenes and mass at the Acquarium

31 March, 2020

As part of Christmas in Italy, a tour of the nativity scenes of any town or city is usually on the cards. In Genoa “Il tempo dei presepi” involves a series of events, artistic nativity scenes, concerts, and guided tours…

Christmas in Naples: Barack Obama in nativity scenes

13 March, 2020

The nativity scene in the Italian home is a central and essential part of the Italian Christmas tradition, though in Naples they have a new interpretation of the nativity, placing statues of famous people or characters featuring in current affairs…