Christmas traditions in Italy Lombardy
The Panettone In Lombardy, especially in Milano, Christmas goes along with Panettone. Its name comes from the one of a baker, Toni, who decided a long time ago to enrich the simple recipe of bread with different ingredients : raisins, butter, eggs and candied fruit. Panettone= Pane di Toni Toni’s bread
The famous Livigno’s street markets Livigno is a famous place in Valtellina in the Alps, in Lombardy. During Christmas time there is a famous street market with lots of stalls selling typical hand-made crafts and food.
Typical food Chestnut or walnuts cake
Panpepato (a type of gingerbread)
Apple pancakes
Vin Brule (mulled wine)
The Typical Christmas dinner in Lombardy Tortellini ( filled pasta ) Filled capon with mostarda
Desserts Torrone Panettone
The Magi’s parade (The three wise men ) In Milano, on the 6th of January, there is a very famous parade in costumes. This tradition started in Middle Ages. People in costumes go from the Duomo to the church of Saint Eustorgio.