I did not want to finish the year without showing some photos of festive Italy. Unfortunately I haven’t been there since last summer but I’ve “stolen” photos from my friends and acquaintances who have actually shot them personally. As I said previously, I come from Northern Italy, an area which is often left out by tourists and even Italy lovers, because it is erroneously considered “industrial” or “not holiday-like”. Instead, the North of Italy has got everything the South has and even more …We have the sunshine and the snow, the scenery and the culture, the industries and the music, the seaside and the mountains, the food and the wine (to be honest, the best wines in Italy!), the hills and the lakes….And here are only some samples of the Christmas lights ….Enjoy!

This is Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Milan, as seen by my best friend Giusy...

....And Milan again with the huge Christmas tree in Piazza del Duomo (always by Giusy)

And the dreamy Venice.....

Via XX Settembre, Genoa, by Roberto

And the Arena of Verona under the Xmas Comet ...
Visit Valeria's blog for great photos of Verona at VERONA DAILY PHOTO
And last but not least our fantastic Turin....

And Torino again, Monte dei Cappuccini, shot by the great Fabrizio at Torino Daily Photo

A Confectionery Shop Window in Milan (by Giusy).....for the pleasure of your eyes....
