Lucine of Leggiuno
The Leggiuno Lights are one of the biggest Christmas events on Lake Maggiore. It is a magical visit inside a pathway totally illuminated and decorated with a Christmas theme. In 1999, the founding father of the event, a Leggiunese decided to decorate his house and garden with countless small lights. The effect was astonishing and was able to attract many visitors. In this way, the actual Leggiuno small lights event on Lake Maggiore was born. It is a bewitching reality where bundles of lights and traditional Christmas carols accompany visitors during the enchanting light walk.
Underwater Crib of Laveno
The underwater nativity scene in Laveno Mombello, in the province of Varese, is located at the bottom of the town shores of Lake Maggiore in Laveno Mombello. This nativity scene is one of the major Christmas events on Lake Maggiore and has become a landmark symbol of Christmas for all the citizens of the area and also for the many tourists who visit each year. The statues, illuminated and immersed on the bottom of the waters of Lake Maggiore, re-enact the Nativity in a totally original and unique reality. Elements such as art, religion, history, landscape, tradition and culture come together to give a totally immersive experience.
Living Nativity of Bedero
The living nativity scene in Brezzo di Bedero, in the province of Varese, is one of the major Christmas events on Lake Maggiore. It is a re-enactment of the Nativity with fully characterized living characters. The context of Palestine is reconstructed with historical customs and traditions. To participate in this Christmas tradition in Brezzo di Bedero is to celebrate Christmas in three hundred and sixty degrees where history, religion, art, landscape and faith come together to commemorate the birth of the baby Jesus. The Brezzo di Bedero living nativity scene is a unique Christmas attraction where everyone can share in the magic of the historical-religious event.
Christmas Markets in Porto Valtravaglia
The picturesque village of Porto Valtravaglia is dressed up to welcome the Christmas Markets. On Dec. 2 and 3 2023, more than 100 exhibitors will enliven the streets with Christmas stalls, offering crafts, food and entertainment. The magic of Santa's Village and joyful Christmas carols will not be missed.
Luino Bibliovillage
Luino, thanks to the Bibliovillage, is preparing in the best possible way to celebrate Christmas. The Christmas Bibliovillage of Luino, on Lake Maggiore, is a Christmas market located near Ferrini Park and the Luino municipal library. This initiative will take the form of a true Christmas village where local products and crafts can be purchased. The Christmas Bibliovillage will be a magical discovery where tradition, passion, history, art, landscape and culture will merge to give citizens and visitors an unforgettable and enveloping Christmas experience.
Best Christmas Events on Lake Maggiore
Christmas events on Lake Maggiore are interconnected and generate a supportive energy throughout the area. Essentially, they are gatherings among the entire population.
Christmas History and Traditions on Lake Maggiore
Later, the nativity scene will be composed of fine figurines of different kinds. It is a very important religious symbol that serves as a reference point for all the faithful. Later, the nativity tradition will evolve to organize living nativity scenes, which are very popular and well-known throughout Italy.
Christmas traditions in Lake Maggiore, in addition to nativity scenes, mainly include markets and stalls with various typical products where handicrafts and both savory and sweet foods can be purchased.
Christmas on Lake Maggiore is also characterized by the Christmas trees which are decorated, decorated and illuminated in different ways. They are configured as bright spots in the midst of the mountainous and lake landscape, thus giving a magical atmosphere pervaded by light.
Obviously, to this day, Santa Claus is also a prominent character in the Christmas tradition on Lake Maggiore and is loved and celebrated as a symbolic figure of Christmas.
Finally, an 'important and ancient Christmas tradition in the region is that of the Christmas log, which consisted of letting a large log of wood burn.
