La festa dell’Immacolata dell’8 Dicembre cade quest’anno di sabato, ma si potrà comunque approfittare di un weekend ricco di iniziative… l’ideale per organizzare una piccola vacanza in Umbria, dove tra sagre, eventi gastronomici, mercatini e altro si respira già aria di Natale!
Il Ponte dell’8 Dicembre è particolarmente piacevole per trascorrere qualche giorno nella regione, da Perugia alla Valnerina, da Assisi a Orvieto, da Todi a Spello, potrete visitare le città d’arte più affascinanti, partecipare a sagre e eventi gastronomici dove gustare le prelibatezze della tradizione culinaria locale e, naturalmente, immergervi nelle magiche atmosfere natalizie, tra mercatini e eventi speciali.
Vediamo insieme gli appuntamenti più belli e particolari per il Ponte dell’8 Dicembre in Umbria!
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Accensione Albero di Gubbio, l’Albero di Natale da record
260 luci colorate disegnano e illuminano la sagoma del celebre Albero di Natale di Gubbio, il più grande del mondo, con i suoi 650 metri di altezza. Le luminarie formano infatti un Albero da record lungo le pendici del Monte Igino, che sovrasta la magnifica città medievale di Gubbio.
Per tutto il mese di Novembre, gli alberaioli sono stai al lavoro per le operazioni di montaggio e allestimento dell’area: è dunque ormai tutto pronto per l’accensione ufficiale, che avverà come da tradizione nella serata del 7 Dicembre, alla vigilia dell’Immacolata.
Per questo 2018, l’accensione dell’Albero di Gubbio sarà davvero speciale: protagonisti saranno infatti i piloti delle Frecce Tricolori, che incanteranno i presenti con le loro acrobazie attraversando i cieli di Gubbio e tingendoli di verde, bianco e rosso. Scopri di più nel nostro articolo sull’Accensione del 7 Dicembre
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Stella Cometa di Miranda, la cometa che decora Terni
Varie iniziative accompagnano l’accensione della suggestiva Stella di Miranda. La cometa, allestita alla sommità dell’omonimo monte, presso il piccolo borgo storico di Miranda, sarà accesa per tutto il periodo natalizio e brillerà sopra Terni e la conca ternana. La suggestiva stella, che occupa una superficie complessiva di 30mila metri quadri, forma un diametro di 105 con la coda di ben 350m, ed è visibile da chilometri di distanza.
L’accensione è in programma come sempre nella serata dell’8 Dicembre, per saperne di più leggi il nostro articolo sulla Stella di Miranda
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Il Ponte dell’Immacolata in Umbria tra i Mercatini di Natale
Già dal Ponte dell’Immacolata sarà possibile immergersi nell’atmosfera magica dei mercatini natalizi, perfetti per deliziarsi con i prodotti gastronomici umbri, l’artigianato locale, le speciali decorazioni per la casa… e molto altro!
I dettagli degli allestimenti sono in aggiornamento per il 2018, continuate a seguirci per restare aggiornati :
- Natale alla Rocca, Perugia
- Gubbio è… Natale
- Todi Magic Christmas
- Magia del Natale ad Assisi
- Narnia Natalis a Narni
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Il Ponte dell’Immacolata al Salone del Regalo: scopri Natale E’
Iniziate ad entrare nell’atmosfera del Natale con il Salone del Regalo Natale E’, la celebre mostra-mercato Expo Regalo che già lo scorso anno si è completamente rinnovata. Una grande e festosa fiera dedicata allo shopping natalizio, alla ricerca del regalo giusto per i vostri cari e dei più bei suggerimenti per addobbare la vostra casa!
Il 30 Novembre e 1-2 Dicembre, e l’7-8-9 Dicembre 2018, per 2 fine settimana lunghi consecutivi l’appuntamento con il Natale è all’area espositiva Umbriafiere di Bastia Umbra. Vi aspettano quattro grandi aree tematiche che soddisfaranno tutte le vostre esigenze: Outlet Expo con le grandi firme a prezzi d’occasione; Food & Drink, il padiglione dedicato alla gastronomia di qualità; Art & Luxury Style, per un viaggio nel mondo del bello e del benessere e naturalmente Christmas Gift, tra addobbi, decorazioni e idee regalo per tutta la famiglia.
Per saperne di più leggi il nostro articolo Da Expo Regalo a Natale é
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Buon Ponte dell’8 Dicembre in Umbria
Look at the calendar: the feast of 8th December is on a Saturday this year, anyway you can enjoy of a special weekend rich of events… it is perfect to organize a little vacation, perhaps in Umbria where in the festivals and the many gastronomic events planned, you will find already a Christmas atmosphere !
The weekend of 8th December is especially nice to spend a few days in the region, from Perugia to the Nera Valley, from Assisi to Orvieto, from Todi to Spello, you can visit the most charming cities of art, taste the delights of the local cuisine and of course immerse yourself in the magical Christmas ambiances with streets markets and special events.
Let’s see the most beautiful events for the long weekend of 8th December 2018 in Umbria!
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Inauguration of the Christmas Tree of Gubbio
260 coloured lights will draw the famous Christmas Tree of Gubbio, the largest one in the world with its 650 meters of height on the slopes of Igino Mount, that overlooks the medieval town of Gubbio. Throughout the month of November, the “alberaioli” (workmen for the tree) worked to prepare the area and to assembly the lights.
So all setting is now ready for the official lighting, the inauguration of the Tree that will be held as usual on the evening of 7th December, the eve of the Immaculate day.
For the 2018 edition, the lighting of Christmas Tree will be really special: protagonists are the pilots of Frecce Tricolori. Their airplanes will enchant the guests with many acrobatics, crossing the skies of Gubbio and pain
Find out more in our post dedicated to the Lighting of the tree on 7th December.
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Comet of Miranda
There will be various initiatives together with the lighting of the Comet of Miranda that, from the summit of the namesake mountain, will shine throughout the Christmas period and will dominate Terni and the Terni basin. The charming star, which occupies a total area of 30.000 square meters, forms a diameter of 105 with a tail of 350 meters, and it is visible from kilometers away.
The lighting inauguration is planned as usual on the 8th December, find out more in our post about the Comet of Miranda
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Christmas Markets in Umbria
With the long weekend of 8th December, you can immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Christmas street markets, perfect to delight yourself with Umbrian gastronomic products, local crafts, special decoration for your home … and much more !
The details of their preparations are in definition for 2018, continue to follow us to stay up to date:
- Christmas at the Fortress, Perugia
- Todi Magic Christmas
- Magical Christmas in Assisi
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2018 Gift Expo
Come into the Christmas ambiance with 2018 Gift Expo, the largest and festive fair dedicated to the Christmas shopping, looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones and for the most beautiful suggestions to decorate your home !
During the weekends of 30th November and 1st-2nd December and 7-8-9th December 2018, at the exhibition area Umbriafiere of Bastia Umbra (Pg), you can find four major thematic areas that will satisfy all your needs : Outlet Expo with designer labels at bargain prices; Italy at the Table, dedicated to the national cuisine of quality; Shop in Umbria, with the best products of Umbrian trade and craft; and of course Christmas Expo, including ornaments, decorations and gifts for the whole family.
For more information, look at our article about Gift Expo
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Look at the calendar: the feast of 8th December is on a Thursday this year, so you can enjoy a long weekend… it is perfect to organize a little vacation, perhaps in Umbria where, in addition to the festivals and to the many gastronomic events planned, you will find already a Christmas atmosphere !
The long weekend of 8th December is especially nice to spend a few days in the region, from Perugia to the Nera Valley, from Assisi to Orvieto, from Todi to Spello, you can visit the most charming cities of art, taste the delights of the local cuisine and of course immerse yourself in the magical Christmas ambiances with streets markets and special events.
Let’s see the most beautiful events for the long weekend of 8th December 2016 in Umbria !
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Inauguration of the Christmas Tree of Gubbio
260 coloured lights will draw the famous Christmas Tree of Gubbio, the largest one in the world with its 650 meters of height on the slopes of Igino Mount, that overlooks the medieval town of Gubbio. Throughout the month of November, the “alberaioli” (workmen for the tree) worked to prepare the area and to assembly the lights. So all setting is now ready for the official lighting, the inauguration of the Tree that will be held as usual on the evening of 7th December, the eve of the Immaculate day.
Comet of Miranda
There will be various initiatives together with the lighting of the Comet of Miranda that, from the summit of the namesake mountain, will shine throughout the Christmas period and will dominate Terni and the Terni basin. The charming star, which occupies a total area of 30.000 square meters, forms a diameter of 105 with a tail of 350 meters, and it is visible from kilometers away. The lighting inauguration is planned as usual on the 8th December.
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Christmas Markets in Umbria
With the long weekend of 8th December, you can immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Christmas street markets, perfect to delight yourself with Umbrian gastronomic products, local crafts, special decoration for your home … and much more !
The details of their preparations are in definition for 2016, continue to follow us to stay up to date :
- Christmas at the Fortress, Perugia
- Magical Christmas in Assisi
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2016 Gift Expo
Come into the Christmas ambiance with 2016 Gift Expo, the largest and festive fair dedicated to the Christmas shopping, looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones and for the most beautiful suggestions to decorate your home !
From 3th to 11th December 2016, at the exhibition area Umbriafiere of Bastia Umbra (Pg), you can find four major thematic areas that will satisfy all your needs : Outlet Expo with designer labels at bargain prices; Italy at the Table, dedicated to the national cuisine of quality; Shop in Umbria, with the best products of Umbrian trade and craft; and of course Christmas Expo, including ornaments, decorations and gifts for the whole family.
For more information, look at our article about 2016 Gift Expo.
Look at the calendar: the feast of 8th December is on a Thursday this year, so you can enjoy a long weekend… it is perfect to organize a little vacation, perhaps in Umbria where, in addition to the festivals and to the many gastronomic events planned, you will find already a Christmas atmosphere !
The long weekend of 8th December is especially nice to spend a few days in the region, from Perugia to the Nera Valley, from Assisi to Orvieto, from Todi to Spello, you can visit the most charming cities of art, taste the delights of the local cuisine and of course immerse yourself in the magical Christmas ambiances with streets markets and special events.
Let’s see the most beautiful events for the long weekend of 8th December 2016 in Umbria !
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Inauguration of the Christmas Tree of Gubbio
260 coloured lights will draw the famous Christmas Tree of Gubbio, the largest one in the world with its 650 meters of height on the slopes of Igino Mount, that overlooks the medieval town of Gubbio. Throughout the month of November, the “alberaioli” (workmen for the tree) worked to prepare the area and to assembly the lights. So all setting is now ready for the official lighting, the inauguration of the Tree that will be held as usual on the evening of 7th December, the eve of the Immaculate day.
Comet of Miranda
There will be various initiatives together with the lighting of the Comet of Miranda that, from the summit of the namesake mountain, will shine throughout the Christmas period and will dominate Terni and the Terni basin. The charming star, which occupies a total area of 30.000 square meters, forms a diameter of 105 with a tail of 350 meters, and it is visible from kilometers away. The lighting inauguration is planned as usual on the 8th December.
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Christmas Markets in Umbria
With the long weekend of 8th December, you can immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Christmas street markets, perfect to delight yourself with Umbrian gastronomic products, local crafts, special decoration for your home … and much more !
The details of their preparations are in definition for 2016, continue to follow us to stay up to date :
- Christmas at the Fortress, Perugia
- Magical Christmas in Assisi
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2016 Gift Expo
Come into the Christmas ambiance with 2016 Gift Expo, the largest and festive fair dedicated to the Christmas shopping, looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones and for the most beautiful suggestions to decorate your home !
From 3th to 11th December 2016, at the exhibition area Umbriafiere of Bastia Umbra (Pg), you can find four major thematic areas that will satisfy all your needs : Outlet Expo with designer labels at bargain prices; Italy at the Table, dedicated to the national cuisine of quality; Shop in Umbria, with the best products of Umbrian trade and craft; and of course Christmas Expo, including ornaments, decorations and gifts for the whole family.
For more information, look at our article about 2016 Gift Expo.
Look at the calendar: the feast of 8th December is on a Thursday this year, so you can enjoy a long weekend… it is perfect to organize a little vacation, perhaps in Umbria where, in addition to the festivals and to the many gastronomic events planned, you will find already a Christmas atmosphere !
The long weekend of 8th December is especially nice to spend a few days in the region, from Perugia to the Nera Valley, from Assisi to Orvieto, from Todi to Spello, you can visit the most charming cities of art, taste the delights of the local cuisine and of course immerse yourself in the magical Christmas ambiances with streets markets and special events.
Let’s see the most beautiful events for the long weekend of 8th December 2016 in Umbria !
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Inauguration of the Christmas Tree of Gubbio
260 coloured lights will draw the famous Christmas Tree of Gubbio, the largest one in the world with its 650 meters of height on the slopes of Igino Mount, that overlooks the medieval town of Gubbio. Throughout the month of November, the “alberaioli” (workmen for the tree) worked to prepare the area and to assembly the lights. So all setting is now ready for the official lighting, the inauguration of the Tree that will be held as usual on the evening of 7th December, the eve of the Immaculate day.
Comet of Miranda
There will be various initiatives together with the lighting of the Comet of Miranda that, from the summit of the namesake mountain, will shine throughout the Christmas period and will dominate Terni and the Terni basin. The charming star, which occupies a total area of 30.000 square meters, forms a diameter of 105 with a tail of 350 meters, and it is visible from kilometers away. The lighting inauguration is planned as usual on the 8th December.
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Christmas Markets in Umbria
With the long weekend of 8th December, you can immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Christmas street markets, perfect to delight yourself with Umbrian gastronomic products, local crafts, special decoration for your home … and much more !
The details of their preparations are in definition for 2016, continue to follow us to stay up to date :
- Christmas at the Fortress, Perugia
- Magical Christmas in Assisi
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2016 Gift Expo
Come into the Christmas ambiance with 2016 Gift Expo, the largest and festive fair dedicated to the Christmas shopping, looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones and for the most beautiful suggestions to decorate your home !
From 3th to 11th December 2016, at the exhibition area Umbriafiere of Bastia Umbra (Pg), you can find four major thematic areas that will satisfy all your needs : Outlet Expo with designer labels at bargain prices; Italy at the Table, dedicated to the national cuisine of quality; Shop in Umbria, with the best products of Umbrian trade and craft; and of course Christmas Expo, including ornaments, decorations and gifts for the whole family.
For more information, look at our article about 2016 Gift Expo.
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