1. Christmas traditions in Italy Lombardy

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Typical food Chestnut or walnuts cake

5. Panpepato (a type of gingerbread)

6. Apple pancakes

7. Vin Brule (mulled wine)

8. The Typical Christmas dinner in Lombardy Tortellini ( filled pasta ) Filled capon with mostarda

9. Desserts Torrone Panettone

10. 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.