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Monteleone di Spoleto (PG) From December 5th to 9th
Five days of spirituality, tradition, and Christmas atmosphere in the heart of authentic Umbria.
Friday, December 5th – Eve of the Patron Saint
12:00 PM – Ceremony of the Blessed Spelt of Saint Nicholas with Parish Priest Don Canzio Scarabottini and the children of the “E. De Amicis” school.
5:00 PM – Mulled wine through the streets of the village, organized by ArcheoAmbiente.
Saturday, December 6th – Feast of the Patron Saint Nicholas
10:30 AM to 6:00 PM – Christmas Markets throughout the village streets.
11:30 AM – Reopening for worship of the Church of San Francesco following post-earthquake restoration. Solemn Holy Mass presided over by H.E. Bishop Renato Boccardo. Performance by the “Carlo Innocenzi” Brass Band.
4:00 PM – Guided tour of the Church of San Francesco (booking required: 0743 841185 / 353 4319017).
5:00 PM – Mulled wine through the streets of the village.
5:30 PM – Tasting of local typical products organized by the Pro Loco.
Sunday, December 7th
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Piazza Margherita – Donkey rides, free activity for children.
10:30 AM to 6:00 PM – Christmas Markets.
10:30 AM and 4:00 PM – Guided tours of the Church of San Francesco (booking required).
5:00 PM – Piazza del Plebiscito – “Merry Christmas Grandparents!”: delivery of blankets to those born in 1945.
5:00 PM – Mulled wine through the streets of the village.
5:30 PM – Tasting of local typical products.
8:00 PM – Family Dinner at Casale Montebello (reservations by December 5th: 0743 70195 / 351 6804195).
Monday, December 8th – Immaculate Conception
10:30 AM to 6:00 PM – Christmas Markets.
10:30 AM and 4:00 PM – Guided tours of the Church of San Francesco.
5:30 PM – Tasting of local typical products.
6:00 PM – Piazza Regina Margherita – Lighting of the Nativity Scene organized by the Pro Loco.
Tuesday, December 9th – The Bonfire of the "Venuta"
5:00 PM – Ruscio – Lighting of the Nativity Scene and the Valnerina Wool Christmas Tree.
8:15 PM – Monteleone di Spoleto, Ruscio, and Trivio – The Bonfire of the Venuta: blessing of the fire, music, and folk songs.
A festival that combines devotion, community, and the authentic flavors of an Umbrian Christmas!
Info and Bookings: 0743 841185-86
Funded by Gal Valle Umbra e Sibillini - AS 2.1 within the framework of CSR for Umbria 2023-2027 - Intervention SRG 06.