This year how about participating in one of the most fascinating Italian Christmas traditions and attend the lighting of the bonfires on Christmas eve in Abbadia San Salvatore? This is a festival so old that its origins are shrouded in the mists of time. 
The festival starts at 6pm when the Cerimonia di Accensione gets underway with the "Benezione del Fuoco" (Blessing of the Fire). The band plays Christmas songs and the bonfire in front of the town hall is lit with sacred flame. On this signal, the people known as "Capi Fiaccola" light their torches and carry them to the dozens of other bonfires dispersed around the historic centre and the rest of the little town. It is a time to celebrate all that we have to be grateful for, to enjoy mulled wine with friends in front of the warm bonfires and to sing Christmas carols. 
Let us show you a traditional Tuscan Christmas and help you immerse yourself in the local festive traditions of the area for this very special time of the year. Book our Christmas Package and included are traditional meals on Christmas eve and on the 25th. Also included will be a visit to the Christmas market in Montepulciano, one of the largest Christmas markets in Tuscany.