At Christmas, Sicily becomes even more beautiful

Entertainment, craft markets, concerts, and exhibitions, are organized just about everywhere. Among the most anticipated events, the nativity scenes in Sicily are authentic centuries-old forms of art. You never get tired of admiring them in churches, museums, historic buildings, walking through the alleys of small villages, while following itineraries full of surprises. Old and new traditions feed an constant need for spirituality which is renewed year after year.

Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are great occasions to honor Christmas traditions even at the table. Wherever you are, don’t forget to taste the typical local delicacies, don’t miss out on flavors, such as the tasty and delicate “Piacentinu Ennese”, the black pig salami and the “Nebrodi provola”, the “scacce” from Ragusa, the “sfincione” from Palermo, the breaded from Caltanissetta.

And if it is true that we are all better at Christmas, you deserve all the sweetness that Sicily can offer: cannoli and ricotta cassata, rice “crispelle” with honey, Saint Lucy’s “cuccìa”, “buccellati” stuffed with figs, “mustazzola”, orange juice from Modica, almond cookies …

This is just a small taste of what awaits you. Go to the events page to find out about all the scheduled events and follow our Facebook page to stay up to date for your Xmas in Sicily!