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What to do during the holidays: ideas for a Christmas break in the Euganean Hills

The Christmas holidays are the perfect time to slow down, enjoy nature and rediscover the magic of the little things. The Euganean Hills, with their rolling landscapes, the picturesque village of Arquà Petrarca and their authentic traditions, offer a unique atmosphere in which to experience a Christmas that is different from the usual: more intimate, warmer, more authentic. Here are some ideas to make a Christmas stay in our area special.
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St. Martin’s Day: Chestnuts and Mulled Wine

On November 11th in Venice, San Martino is celebrated—a popular festival where people used to eat chestnuts and new wine, singing under the windows of houses, and hoping that others would throw more chestnuts from their homes. Of this ancient festival, the custom remains to bang together objects that make a lot of noise, like pots and lids, and ask for some change from shopkeepers or passersby, especially Venetians.
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