Francavilla al Mare – Focaracci
Francavilla al Mare celebrates the 7th of December with the tradition of Focaracci as a vigil for Immaculate Conception Day.
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Francavilla P.zza SS Angeli Custodi Francavilla al Mare, Francavilla al Mare, Chieti, Italy
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Atri – La Notte dei Faugni
Atri Piazza Duomo, Atri, Teramo, ItalyAn all night celebration held in Atri is the La Notte dei Faugni. This is an ancient, agricultural tradition, the "Fauni Ignis", the fires of Fauno, when its streets become "rivers of fire"
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Ndocciata di Agnone
Agnone Corso di Agnone, Agnone, Molise, ItalyNdocciata di Agnone is an event that takes place twice in December, consisting of a parade of huge torches (handcrafted silver fir trunks filled with broom), along the course of the city that is lined with locals to create a river of fire!
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HO HO HO – Life In Abruzzo Christmas Lunch
Vallemagna Vallemagna, ItalyDo join us for a special Abruzzo Insiders Club Christmas meet up, a walk, a winery tour and tasting and a fantastic lunch created by the winery Valle Martello!
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Forte & Gentile – i volti dell’Abruzzo (The Faces of Abruzzo)
La Sala Consiliare Via Decondre 103,, Popoli a Terme, Pescara, ItalyJoin us to see a unique project in Popoli Terme, a photography exhibition that celebrates the strength and diversity of contemporary Abruzzo
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Pettorano sul Gizio (AQ): La Serenata di Capodanno
Pettorano sul Gizio Piazza Zanelli, Pettorano sul Gizio, L'Aquila, ItalyPettorano sul Gizio's New Year's Serenade (La Serenata di Capodanno) is worth joining for anyone who loves to sing-in the New Year!
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La Befana Celebrations & Epiphany Celebrations
La Befana celebrations and the preparation for Epiphany are among those moments when Abruzzo really comes alive. Rooted in tradition and community, it’s an unmissable chance to experience local culture as it’s truly lived, with many a village still coming together to sing and share food the night before. Read more on La Befana
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Scanno (AQ): La Serenate delle Chezette
Scanno Via Don Bosco, Scanno, L'Aquila, ItalyLa Serenate delle Chezette is busking Scanno style. Through a simple serenade, your reward is a meal and company in the deep dark winter. It takes place on the eve of Epiphany (5th Jan), villagers hang up a sock and sing this traditional folk song called the Chezette.
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Villavallelonga (AQ) – Festa di Sant’Antonio
Villavallelonga Villavallelonga (AQ), AQ, ItalyAll-night feasting, bonfires, music, and Carnival masks mark the Feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot and La Panarda in Villavallelonga, Abruzzo
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Collelongo (AQ): San’Antonio Abate Festa
Collelongo Piazza della Chiesa, Collelongo, L'Aquila, ItalyDon’t miss the chance to join the Marsican town of Collelongo’s traditional & very unique communal celebration for the Egyptian hermit, San’Antonio Abate which dates back 4 centuries!
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