In this edition, we'd like to show you December in Venice a little differently: How Christmas slowly unfolds in Venice - A virtual walk under the Christmas lights - Winter solstice and Christmas stories - Favorite books. Ideas for you to connect with Venice during the holidays!

L'albero in the Piazzetta: In 2021, a 13-meter-tall fir tree was put up between the Doge's Palace and the Biblioteca Marciana building. In the video below, you can see all the details!

The presepio galleggiante – floating Nativity Scene is back this year, off the island of Burano (Vecchia Pescheria), in a patch of shallow water between the shipping routes that lead from Burano, Torcello on to Treporti. 54 figures made from plywood in an area comprising 150m², anchored on wooden piles in the water.

Christmas in the Golden Basilica: A few days before Christmas, Teatro La Fenice and Cappella Marciana invite to the Basilica. An experience you won't forget, and the golden mosaics of the five cupolas illuminated and shining ..

Tonight (22 December), Igor Scomparin of Tour Leader Venice took his virtual guests from Rialto to Piazza San Marco, and on to Ponte dell'Accademia: Watch the lights + Christmas flavors, and listen to stories and news from Venice!

If you'd like to discover more stories, recipes, and videos, take a look at our special Holiday Page: All about Winter Solstice and January in Venice, or learn to bake Venetian Christmas cakes + cookies in our online baking class!

 

No matter if you're just beginning to explore the world of Venice, or have visited for decades: The Dream of Venice Book Shop offers a growing collection of carefully selected books in English. Here are my favorites for the Holiday season!