Babbo Natale

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

This year in Bagni di Lucca a wonderful team has created La Casa Di Babbo Natale in Villa Web, the villa famous for its part time resident, Lord Byron. My friend Paola kindly visited to take some photos so that we can all see Santa’s house.

Walk up from La Villa, past the Terme, and up to Villa Web.

Open the front door…

Santa was out, probably discussing travel arrangements with his helpers and getting the toys sorted. His chair was waiting for his return.

Santa’s green helpers were on hand to show Paola around.

Santa’s bedroom looked comfortable and inviting. He needs his rest before the big day.

The fire was alight, waiting for Santa’s return.

The kitchen is looking festive and the table is set ready for Christmas.

There is a desk where children can sit to write letters to Santa. Several years ago we visited Santa’s home in Finland where we saw the post office where their letters arrive. There are more letters from Italian children than from other countries.

Paola took a look a Santa’s list. I’m sure our names will be on it.

Well done to all those who set up Casa di Babbo Natale! Thank you Paola for sharing it with us.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and an excellent 2018.

Fun in Fornoli and a Santa walk

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

Don’t miss the Festa della Briciole in Fornoli this Sunday and the Santa walk starting in La Villa.

Presepe Vivente Granaiola

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I would love to have been at the Presepe Vivente in Granaiola on the weekend. This event is one of the most delightful things to happen in Bagni di Lucca. The whole community gets involved, turning an ancient village into living theatre.

Local photographer David Bonaventuri took these amazing photos. Please look at his Facebook page for more and while you are there see the amazing photos he takes of our beautiful area.

My friend Paola managed to get her photo taken with baby Jesus, played wonderfully by Rafael Kniver.

She took photos too.

I know the event was enjoyed by all who participated. I will have to stay on through December one year to see it for myself.

Live nativity

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

This year the Living Nativity event will be held in Granaiola.

This is one of the highlights of the year in Bagni di Lucca. Here are a couple of photos from past events.

Be there on 3rd December if you can.

Bagni di Lucca lights up

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I wish I was around to see La Villa lit up for Christmas. Fortunately Valerio Ceccarelli was on hand to take some photos of the first night of the lights.

I hope it is a wonderful festive season for everyone.

Be in Fornoli on Sunday

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

Fornoli is the place to be this Sunday, 18th December.

Babbo Natale

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

A delightful Christmas event was held in Bagni di Lucca on the weekend. Babbo Natale, Father Christmas, visited in many forms. There was singing, dancing and a Christmas market.

Valerio Ceccarelli captured the event for all to share.