
Christmas in Italy: Seasons Greetings from the Salento!
The festive season in Puglia is a magical time. Towns and villages bathed in stunning light displays come alive. Festive Christmas markets pop up in piazze, full of treats and traditions unique to the region and the season. Vivid nativity scenes are constructed with loving care, while families and friends gather for bountiful feasts of recipes perfected over centuries. Lecce is wonderful at any time of the year, but it’s especially atmospheric at Christmastime. The city centr