Christmas 2018 in Langhe – Roero and Turin

Christmas is coming and it is better to be ready.

To be prepared, hereafter you will find a guide of the main events that will let you breathe the Xmas atmosfere in Langhe, Roero and Turin.

-1- Il Magico Paese di Natale

During the year it is a nice village to visit, but during the Christmas time Govone is more charming and magic: it seems that Santa Klaus home is right there, and no more at the North Pole.
Govone with its Magic Christmas Village, which officially opens its doors on Saturday November 17th with fireworks show, returns, for the XXII edition, with a calendar full of events to be lived until December 23rd.
Many initiatives to entertain the whole family: from the visit to Govone Royal Castle, whose its rooms host for the occasion the “exhibition of sacred and nativity art” of artists from different areas of Italy, to the tastings of Savoy pastry of the Party Chef in Baratti & Milano square.
And then, shows outside the Castle, with live tales on the “Christmas Secrets”, the exhibition of cribs Gloria in Excelsis, to discover the first re-enactment of the Nativity dating back to 1200.
All that without forgetting the beloved Santa Klaus Home, animated this year, with the show inspired by “Life and Adventures of Santa Klaus” by Frank Baum
The classic market in the avenue of the Castle park is unmissable, with a hundred wooden houses proposing handmade products..
… And also many other events linked to the Magic Christmas village, all to taste and discover.

If you want to be “captured” by the palpable emotion of children and recall those moments of waiting, this village of Roero is the right place !!

Where? Govone CN
When? November: 17 -18 — 24 – 25
December: 1 – 2 – 8 – 9 – 15 – 16 – 22 – 23
Time table: 10: 00 – 19:00
Website and info: magicopaesedinatale.com |  info@magicopaesedinatale.com

-2- Il sentiero dei presepi spontanei nelle Rocche del Roero

The eternal question: at Christmas, tree or crib?
The answer is easy, in Roero we have both of them. And together.
Yes, because Christmas in Roero can also be a walk in our paths to meet several cribs of different shapes and sizes. You can find the crib made inside the root of the oak, the one placed next to the wild hazel, another made with terracotta houses or that one on a raft lying in a pool of water.
From an idea born by some families of Pocapaglia territory, the path of the spontaneous nativity scenes of Roero is an event to be discovered in contact with the nature.
Wear a pair of boots or galoche..the new Christmas outfit in the paths of the Rocche del Roero.

Website: www.ecomuseodellerocche.it

When? From December 8th for all the Xmas period

-3- Il Villaggio di Natale

As we know, Christmas is the favorite period for kids; lights, decorations, colors but above all the gifts delivered by Santa Klaus, create a magical atmosphere that children love and wait.
In the heart of Roero, near the Manufatti Sant’Antonio, you will find Santa Klaus Home built in wood and with Santa Klaus in flesh and blood, and obviously with his long white beard, ready to receive who wants to put their letters.
You will also find an ice rink, the traditional Christmas markets, a show room with decorations to adorn your Christmas.
And then music, workshops for children, training to decorate the Christmas tree and the crib, representation of the living nativity of Dogliani Castello and many other events.

If you think that just the northern cities are home of the Christmas markets, well, we can assure that you will have to change your mind !!

Website: www.villaggiobabbonatale.com

Where? Monticello d’Alba CN

Time table: Villaggio di Natale (show room)
From November 4 to December 23, 2018
From Monday to Saturday: 9.00 – 12.00 / 14.30 – 19.00
Sunday (and Saturday December 8): 9.30 – 19.00

-4- Presepe vivente di Dogliani

The charming village of Dogliani Castello revive the magic of the Nativity for over forty years, with a living Nativity which, each edition, attracts thousands of spectators.
Over three hundred and fifty figures in costume represent exactly the uses, the ancient tradition and the dialogues of a distant time, while the historical center is transformed into Bethlehem of two thousand years ago.
The Madonna and St. Joseph arrive int the village looking for a shelter for the night and, after a vain knock at the door, reach the modest stable, set up in the medieval tower, where Jesus will born, also heated by the ox and the donkey.

Christmas in Dogliani, really comes alive with an atmosphere of intense pathos that will take you into the Holy Night.

Website: www.comune.dogliani.cn.it
When? Dicembre 23, 24
Where? a Dogliani CN.
Facebook: Pro Loco Castello 2

-5- A Torino un Natale con i fiocchi

Turin is a dynamic city that has various events during the year.
In December Turin, the magical city par excellence, will have a Magical Christmas with shows, illusionism, magic, surprises and traditional markets.
Tourists and visitors, looking for decorations, handicrafts or the perfect gift, can walk among the typical wooden houses, drinking a glass of vin brulè (mulled wine.)
In Turin it is not Christmas without the traditional Advent Calendar and the big Christmas Tree of lights, both in San Carlo square, which will warm up the atmosphere, captivating young and old with an evocative and colorful show.
Therefore, even the “Grinch” of the situation can let themselves be carried away by the beauty of this city, dressed up for Christmas time.

Website: www.nataleatorino.it

-6- Luci d’Artista a Torino

The lights of the Artist return to illuminate Turin evenings with the XXII edition of this art form en plein air.
Light installations by international artists embellish the Savoy city until January 13th 2019 and will catapult you into an open-air museum.
Each district of the city will have artworks that can be admired independently or using a special tour with a tourist guide on a sightseeing bus: whatever the way you choose, to capture its beauty, the key word is to look to the right, to left, and then up.
If you are tired, cold and very close to the hands hibernation from the continuous photographing, a hot chocolate or a bicerin (a typical hot drink of Turin) in one of the historic bars of the center, will be absolutely deserved.

Website: www.lucidartistatorino.com Info for the sightseeing bus: www.city-sightseeing.it/it/torino/

When? from: October 31 to January 13 2019 in many city districts

Many other events will characterize the Christmas period in Langa and Roero; stay tuned, soon we will talk about it, here on the blog.