Today I am saying Buon Viaggio and Buon Natale to a client who is headed to Rome for Christmas. After working with her to plan a holiday experience of a lifetime, spending Christmas in Rome has just been added to my very long bucket list.
I spent Christmas in Italy when I was a child, and I can assure you, Italians know how to celebrate the season! A stay at the iconic Hotel Hassler to enjoy their many Christmas festivities, and taking in some uniquely Italian holiday experiences, such as a foodie walking tour and a special “Nativity Tour”, would be at the top of my list. Midnight mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Christmas market at the Piazza Navona, seeing the exhibit of 100 Presepi (creches) or attending a Christmas concert are more highlights of a Christmas visit to Rome.
Is a “Roman Holiday” something you would love to experience? Do you have another place where you would love to travel during the holidays?
I have ALWAYS wanted to spend Christmas in this holy city…I bet its just magical! She will love Hotel Hassler…..lucky them. They are in for a wonderful and picture perfect Christmas!!
I love Rome!! What a beautiful place to spend the holidays. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year's, sweet Sandy!
My Daughter, son-in-law, and wee granddaughter are spending their first Christmas in Rome, where they've been living since May. I visited them in October, and I'm heading back for a visit at the end of January, but I'm so grateful for your gorgeous post which lets me picture them in their new home, all beautifully illuminated, even as we're missing them round our Christmas tree. Thanks!
Now that's how to celebrate the holidays! We like the sound of a foodie walk through the markets of Rome… Looks like a magical trip!
xxoo
C + C
WOW! Now that is ART to the hilt! The entire city is a masterpiece, and during Christmas, even more. HI SANDY!
This place is like Christmas Heaven! Topping it off with Christmas eve at the Vatican would be a dream. Someday….. 🙂
Bonjour chère amie,
Merci pour le partage de ces photos féeriques de Rome…
Je vous souhaite de joyeuses fêtes de Noël.
Gros bisous ☃
I can't even imagine.. Beautiful photos Sandy! I hope you are enjoying the season and spending plenty of time with family and friends;)
I love Rome, especially around the holidays! I have visited many times and never tire of the sights. The only year that my mom was away from us for Christmas was the year that a friend of mine managed to get tickets for my mom to attend Christmas Eve and Christmas day mass with Pope John Paul. My friend worked for the Embassy and managed to obtain spectacular seats for my mom at both events. The chance of a lifetime and my mom loved it!