We celebrated our second Christmas in Italy with our son Patrick and his wife Lizzie. They arrived from the United States on Christmas Eve so their first view of Como was in the glow of holiday light displays. We went to our favorite traditional family-run restaurant in Moltrasio for Christmas dinner and enjoyed a walk together after dinner on the panoramic trail. The day after Christmas is also a holiday here (St Stephen's Day) so we took the train to Milan and visited the cathedral (Duomo) and the Galleria. It was a sparkling blue sky day so we took advantage of the stair climb to the roof of the cathedral where we could see the snow covered Alps in the distance.
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| Light display on Duomo and Teatro Sociale |
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| Primi piatti (1st course) of Christmas dinner at Fagiano's |
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| Patrick and Lizzie in Moltrasio (Christmas Day) |
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| Milan Cathedral (Duomo) |
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| On the roof of the Duomo |
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| Galleria Vittoria Emanuel II |
I have also enjoyed seeing the elaborate Nativity displays (in Italian "precepe") that are prominently displayed in many public places. Since there is no separation of church and state in Italy, these are often found in banks, train stations and restaurants. They range from elaborate ceramic figures to handmade creations. My favorite this year was the one at the bakery created inside of a loaf of bread. Overall, Christmas in Como seems to be less commercialized and more family oriented so I felt very lucky to have had family visitors here with whom to share it.
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| Basilica di San Fedele |
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| Milano Nord Cadorna train station |
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| Antica Panificio (made from bread) |
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| Suora Giulia - Casa Vincenziana |
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