Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries
An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.
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Metropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
Basel-Stadt · Switzerland
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A simple space, a few figures and a story to share: make a nativity scene with children without turning it into a competition.
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Bakers, musicians, sellers and skilled makers: read a nativity scene through gestures, materials and miniature objects.
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Struffoli, roccocò, susamielli and mustaccioli: recognise the sweets, choose a taste and give a gift with a story behind it.
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From the saint of Syracuse to Swedish processions and Finnish solidarity: listen to a tradition beyond the postcard.
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Julehjerte, himmeli and Yule goats: distinct stories, creative ideas and thoughtful decorations to keep.
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Sinterklaas, Nikolaus, Samichlaus: distinct dates and customs, with a thread of generosity to bring home.
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Bredle, stollen, bejgli and more: recognise European festive bakes, enjoy a taste and choose a present with a story.
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What the candles mean, when to light the rose candle and why Advent lasts six Sundays in Milan’s Ambrosian rite.
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Photograph lights, smiles and small details with a phone or camera while enjoying the evening and respecting everyone around you.
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Saved paper, cloth and boxes worth keeping: make personal Christmas parcels that are easy to use again.
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Layers, tried-and-tested shoes and practical accessories for a day of squares, sparkling lights and warm indoor pauses.
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Ceramics, glass, wood and textiles: useful questions for choosing a handmade gift around the person who will receive it.
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Red capes, green branches and dozens of voices: the Singing Christmas Tree is also a tree made of people. From 19 November to 23 December 2026 a square in the heart of Zurich is once again filled with music. And the concerts are free.
Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.