If you are vacationing in Italy this December, you probably already know that there is so much to look forward to! Bright twinkling lights, cheerful holiday tunes, postcard scenery and most importantly, the many Italian Christmas foods that are just waiting to be tried.

The best part of Christmas in Italy is that it lasts for much longer than most other places! Beginning around the 8th of December, festivities last until the 6th of January, the Feast of the Epiphany. So if you plan to visit Italy this winter, you'll be glad to know you’ll have an extra long time to experience the many holiday traditions of bella Italia.