italian christmas traditions
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Italian Christmas Traditions. At the school DON MINZONI In PIACENZA. In the town. Christmas Tree. In december our town is decorated with lights and a tall Christmas Tree in our main square : Piazza Cavalli. Christmas Market. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Italian Christmas TraditionsAt the school DON MINZONI
In PIACENZA
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In the town
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Christmas Tree
In december our town is
decorated with lights and a tall
Christmas Tree in our main square :Piazza Cavalli
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Christmas MarketIn this square there’s a traditional Christmas Market where you can buy presents and decorations.
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At home
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We decorate christmas trees and make Nativity scenes in our houses.
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Santa LuciaWe’re waiting for Santa Lucia:She arrives at night between 12th and 13th december, riding a donkey and carrying presents for children.Early in the morning we find gifts under the Christmas tree.
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At school
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Handmaking decorationsAt school we’re preparing christmas handmaking decorations and small presents for our Solidarity Market, to help children in need.
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Christmas CardsWe write Christmas Cards for parents and friends. This year we are
sending cards to different schools in Europe and we are receiving wonderful cards from European countries.
It’ s a great experience!!
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Christmas songs
We learn and sing carols and songs:We have a Christmas Concert in a theatre not far from our school.
Click for the video!
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve families meet and exchange gifts,then go to the Midnight Mass to celebrate the Birth of Christ.
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Christmas Food
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Christmas DinnerIn Piacenza we usually eat:
CapponeAnolini
Pandoro
Torrone Panettone
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Holidays
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Christmas holidaysFrom 21st decemberto 6th january