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PLAN YOUR TRIP
- PACKING
- WHERE TO GO
- WHEN TO GO
- ACCOMMODATION
- DINING
- TRANSPORTATION
- MAPS
TRAVEL TIPS
ITALY WITH KIDS
DAILY LIFE
- LANGUAGE
- FOOD
- RECIPES
- EDUCATION
- HOLIDAYS
ABOUT

HOLIDAYS

People wade in shallow, turquoise water at the beach in Torre Lapillo, Puglia, Italy. A small wave crashes onto the sandy beach.

ITALY HOLIDAYS TO KNOW ABOUT BEFORE YOUR TRIP

Candice Criscione—November 6, 2026

Colorful boxes of Leone candies on a shelf at a shop in Italy.

40+ GIFTS FOR ITALY LOVERS – A Curated List

Candice Criscione—November 1, 2026

ITALIAN CARNIVAL – 16 Not-To-Miss Carnevale Celebrations

Candice Criscione—February 13, 2024

Two boys standing on a terracotta terrace with bunches of handpicked roses. Their faces are covered with graphic hearts.

MOTHER’S DAY IN ITALY + 12 Special Italian Experiences for Your Mom

Candice Criscione—May 13, 2023

Santa Croce Christmas Market in Florence, Italy

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN ITALY – Classics & Lesser-Known Gems

Candice Criscione—December 17, 2022

Christmas tree lit up in the center of Florence, Italy. Italians flock to city centers on December 8th for the Italian Christmas tradition of lighting the tree.

CHRISTMAS TREES IN ITALY – The 10 Best Places to See Them (+ Map)

Candice Criscione—November 8, 2022

Christmas tree in Piazza Grande in Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy.

WHERE TO BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE IN ITALY

Candice Criscione—November 7, 2022

A food and drink stall next to a large Christmas tree at the Bolzano Christmas market in the Dolomites, Italy. The cathedral is in the back.

12 ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS THAT WE STILL CELEBRATE

Marica Felici—October 13, 2022

Boys in Halloween costumes stand next to a stone wall in Italy.

HALLOWEEN IN ITALY – How and Where We Celebrate (Kids & Adults)

Candice Criscione—October 10, 2022

14 FAMILY-FRIENDLY PUMPKIN PATCHES IN ITALY – Map, Dates, and Details!

Candice Criscione—October 4, 2022

CANDICE CRISCIONE

MOM IN ITALY

Ciao and welcome to Mom in Italy. I look forward to sharing Italy travel tips with you and giving you a glimpse of life in beautiful Italy!

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