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VisitMontaione.com is pleased to present the calendar of events and festivals that will take place in Montaione during the Christmas holidays.

It starts with Saturday, December 5 at 16.30 in the Town Hall with a promotion and tasting of wine in collaboration with the Tuscany Region and “Slow Food”.
On 6 December in Piazza della Repubblica from 9:30 to 19:30 will be the turn of the extraordinary market with many items and gift ideas to buy.
On 8 December for the Feast of the Immaculate and until the end of December, in locality Iano will be displayed cribs with tasting of homemade cakes.
On 13 December in the historical centre of Montaione, organized by Borgoalto, will take place the Christmas market, while December 18 will be the turn of the handicraft market.
Saturday, December 19th at the Scipione Ammirato Theatre, will take place at 21.30 the traditional Christmas concert of the Philharmonic G. Donizetti.
On Christmas Eve, December 24, the band of Montaione will march in the historic centre of Montaione, in the presence of Santa Claus to the delight of all children, while at 01:00 on 25 December to celebrate Christmas will be offered “vin brulè” to all .
On 27 December, at the Scipione Ammirato Theatre, the choral group L’Ajone will wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with music and carols.
For those who want to celebrate the New year’s Eve outdoors in the centre of Montaione, you can not miss Pazza Piazza. Starting from 22.00 you can listen to music, dancing together and enjoy the new year.
On 6 January, the Epiphany is celebrated in the centre of Montaione.

For 2009 Montaione offers a calendar of events for adults and children and all those who want to spend the Christmas holidays in peace and joy in this time of year is always impressive.
In Montaione you will celebrate Christmas in the most classic Tuscan tradition. Do not forget to visit www.visitmontaione.com where you can download and print the calendar of events and not miss even a date.

For several years in Montaione usually take place the Live Crib, according to the description given by the evangelists Matthew and Luke.
The inhabitants of Montaione give life to this charming crib beginning to prepare for several months before achieving the scenery, music and clothes, by large capes of kings until the robe of Mary through the shepherds and farmers.
The Live Crib takes place in the streets of the historic centre of Montaione. In Piazza della Repubblica is set the hut that accepts Jesus with Mary and Joseph with the donkey and ox, while along Via Roma, Via Scipione Ammirato and side roads of the country, we can see the ancient crafts of carpenter, Woodmen, and the seller of spices, all treated with a lot of attention to details.

The visitors found themselves facing a real journey, gladdened by traditional Christmas music played by the Philharmonic Donizetti and some stands offering tastings of homemade cakes and local products.
The Live Crib of Montaione was a good opportunity to rediscover the true joy of Christmas, and spend an hour of serenity.
Along the streets, many angels were happy exalting human values of love and peace.

On VisitMontaione.Tv is already available the video of Live Crib of Montaione.

Christmas is with no doubt the most important and suggestive holiday of the year.
Each town and village in Tuscany prepare itself with lights and colours in the roads, shops and even homes.Even this year in Montaione will be celebrated the Christmas and New Year’s Eve with food markets with local products, and festivals with music and entertainment.
If you have not yet decided what to do or where to go for the Christmas holidays or to celebrate the New year’s Eve, take advantage of Christmas special offers prepared by the Montaione’s accommodations and do not forgetting to participate to the Montaione Christmas events:

Saturday 20 December
“Scipione Ammirato” Theatre at 21,30pm
CHRISTMAS CONCERT by the Philharmonic Donizetti

Wednesday 24 December
Historical centre of Montaione at 16,00pm
Parade of Philharmonic Donizetti and Santa Claus in the square

Friday 26 December
Historical centre of Montaione at 15,30pm
Live Crib

Wednesday 31 December
Historical centre of Montaione starting from 19,30pm
New Year’s Eve

Wednesday 6 January
Historical centre of Montaione
The Epiphany

During the month of December, all shops of Montaione will be open to offer the best shopping opportunities in the Christmas atmosphere.

One of the most beautiful period of the year is without doubt Christmas, an unique occasion to spend an holidays with friends, family or loved ones.

An holiday in Tuscany during Christmas time also mean experience and discover the ancient tradition of our country participating to the many festivals and events, or visiting Christmas markets carried out in many Tuscan cities.

Do not miss the occasion to spend your Christmas holidays even a short break in a farmhous or in an holiday home of the territory participating to the many events that Montaione is proud to present in its calendar called “Natale Montaionese”.

Saturday 8 December
at 15.00pm in the Historical Center
PENTOLACCIA IN BORGO ALTO
Children games and cakes for everybody

Sunday 9 December
at 15.00pm in the Historical Center
MANGIA E BEVI IN BORGOALTO
Tastes of typical products (wine, oil, etc…)

Sunday 16 December
at 15.00pm in the Historical Center
GIOCHI E GIOCATTOLI DI UNA VOLTA
Children games and cakes for everybody

Friday 21 December
at 21.30pm at Ammirato’s Theather
NATALE DI EMOZIONI
Music and fun

Saturday 22 December
at 21.30pm at Ammirato’s Theather
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Orchestred by Filarmonica G. DONIZZETTI

Sunday 23 December
at 16.00pm in the Historical Center
CANTANTI IN BORGOALTO
Christmas songs

Monday 24 December
at 16.00pm in the Historical Center
MUSIC by Filarmonica G. DONIZZETTI
at 17.30pm in the Historical Center
Tastes of typical products
at 24.00pm in the San Regolo Church
Holy Mass
at 1.00am
Vin Broulè and panettone for everybody

Wednesday 26 December
at 16.00pm in the Historical Center
Live Crib

Monday 31 December
at 10.00pm in the Historical Center
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Dancing and music in the square

Sunday 6 January 2008
at 16.00pm in the Historical Center
ARRIVA LA BEFANA
Children party

We also remember that during the month of December, all shops will be at your complete disposal for your Christmas shopping with Sunday opening.

For Christmas holidays, Montaione offer to its visitors the opportunity to live the magic of Christmas holidays in an ancient medieval village in the heart of Tuscany. All the village change in occasion of Christmas: the roads are illuminated and the shops are open with coloured windows give you the opportunity to celebrate Christmas every day.
As in many cities of Tuscany, in Montaione will be organized events and festivals to make Christmas holidays a moment of happiness. In fact, in the historical centre will be organized a tasting of local products, concerts and a suggestive crib.
Vin Brulé and Panettone will be offered to all visitors in addition to the traditional atmosphere of the Tuscan Christmas. Your stay in Montaione will give you a different and unforgettable Christmas.

22 December: at 17.00 pm “Christmas Music festival”
23 December: Christmas Concert by Filarmonica G. Donizzetti
24 December: at 16.00 pm “music band with Santa Claus”, at 17.30 pm tasting with typical products and at 01.00 am Vin Brulé and Panettone for everybody.
26 December: at 16.00 pm “Live Crib”
31 December: New year’s Eve with dancing in the historical centre at midnight.