Decorate for Christmas

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

The Municipality of Bagni di Lucca and Pro Loco have launched a competition…The most beautiful window in Santa’s Valley 2025.

Shop owners are invited to decorate their windows. Then take a photo and send it to cultura@comunebagnidilucca.it by December 8, 2025.

Voting will take place exclusively online by “Liking” the photos.

The criteria for evaluation should be based on…

Coherence with the Christmas theme

Originality and creativity

Attention to lighting and details

Ability to create a festive atmosphere

The winner will be determined by the number of “Likes” registered by midnight on December 25, 2025.

The first three most voted shopfronts will win..

1st place…€100 local shopping voucher

2nd place…Christmas hamper €100

3rd place…€50 voucher

The winners will be awarded on 6th January 2026, during the closing ceremony of the Santa Claus Valley Lottery.

By participating, the contestants authorise the use of the photos for promotional purposes of the event. The organisation reserves the power to exclude exclude inappropriate or non-conforming images. In case of equal merit, a final draw may be made.

I think this is a great idea. Participants will help to make Bagni di Lucca look wonderful for the festive season. I hope there will be lots of fabulous Christmas windows.

Santa’s Day

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Bagni di Lucca Villa put on a wonderful event on Sunday with Santa as the star of the day. The streets were filled with happy children involved in activities, workshops and a personal meeting with Santa at Villa Web.
Of course there was delicious food and, best of all, community spirit. Dozens of volunteers worked together to create a wonderful day of creativity and fun.

Thank you Priscilla Valentino for allowing me to share the photos. Well done to all those involved in an excellent Bagni di Lucca event.

December and January events

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Here is a list of Christmas and Befana events in Bagni di Lucca.

Christmas delights

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

There is a Christmas decoration heaven in Fornaci di Barga right now.

Come inside and take a look.

To find Christmaslandia take the road to the right after Brico, drive about 100 metres and look to the right.

Walls

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

I love walking beside old walls in Bagni di Lucca. They are living art. Tiny plants thrive in the gaps between the stones and on top of the walls.

On a different note, this is the lovely wall at the back of the English church.

If you look up you might find some of these lovely ladies.

There are lots of little surprises if you look around.

Magnolias in the park

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Magnolias have bloomed early this year. There are several trees in full bloom in the lovely Parco Contessa Casalini in La Villa. You might like to go there soon, the flowers don’t last long.

It is a pity the flowers only last for a few weeks.

Rain and the River Lima

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

I have returned to Ponte a Serraglio to heavy rain and a raging river rushing past my apartment and I love it!

Everyone has been telling me that the winter has been warm this year. This is evident in the magnolia trees flowering early.

I look forward to the next few months in Bagni di Lucca and watching spring unfold.

Christmas lights

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

I wish I was in Bagni di Lucca this Christmas. This year there are excellent Christmas lights. I think the Comune has done a great job.

Ponte a Serraglio is looking lovely. There is a pretty nativity scene in an arch in the building next to our apartment. My friend Rina has put lights on my balcony as well.