Christmas At Lakeside: Office Decorations & Our Selection Of The 15 Best Holiday Events
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The holiday season is finally upon us: snow has (more or less) fallen on the glorious mountains surrounding Lake Como, the temperature has dropped, and… both our two offices are dressed up for Christmas!
Christmas outfit for our 2 offices
We love to light up our offices in December!
For our Menaggio seat we opted for a all-white Christmas tree, together with some minimal led-decorations scattered around the office.
The same goes for our Argegno office, that - thanks to its stunning stone vault in the ceiling - looks like a cave that is just perfect for the Christmas vibe!
We couldn’t help choosing house-shaped decorations!
15 Holiday Events Not to be Missed
The iconic romanesque bridge in Argegno, illuminated for Christmas
Here on the lake during these holiday weeks there are plenty of cool events not to be missed.
The Christmas’ traditions on Lake Como are quite a lot, from local markets to music evenings, exhibitions and living cribs. No panic, we have put together for you our 15 favourite festive go-to’s, divided into three categories: before Christmas, after Christmas, and New Year’s Eve & Epiphany events.
Before Christmas
23/12, h 21 - “Babbo Sub”. Believe it or not: at the darsena of Villa Geno in Como, an unusual Santa will emerge from the waters with tons of presents for all children. With a live video feed, everyone can see a live reporting of the magical underwater world of our lake.
Until 6/01 - “Nativities in Tremezzina”: discover all the little nativities scattered among the most suggestive hamlets of Tremezzina! You’ll be surprised to see the artistic value of these stunning miniatures. Check the complete map here.
Until 2/02 - Art exhibition “Tintoretto rivelato” at Palazzo delle Paure in Lecco. You’ll have the possibility to see the stunning painting “The Annunciation of the Doge Grimani”, the majestic masterpiece by Tintoretto, full of spiritual meanings and artistic secrets. Fun fact: this extraordinary painting has been displayed only 4 times in 100 years!
From 22/12 ‘till the end of January - Christmas at Grotte di Rescia (Via Porlezza 63): these natural caves on Lake Lugano are dressed up especially for Christmas. An unusual and suggestive way to feel the holiday vibe!
24/12 - Cernobbio: in the waters of Piazza Risorgimento you can enjoy the beautiful floating nativity. On Christmas’ Eve, a torchlight procession headed to the floating artwork will leave from the Church of S.S Redentore.
Until 24/12 - In Moltrasio historical centre (every day from 18.30), “Windows of advent”. Each night, 24 windows of the centre will be illuminated together with songs, poetries, live music and culinary delicacies.
A detail inside Grotte di Rescia
After Christmas
26/12 - “Trofeo Città dei Balocchi”: a non competitive marathon at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como. All incomings will be donated to charity.
28/12 - Steamboat cruise, h 21: the best way to enjoy Lake Como Christmas Light festival at its best. Mandatory booking by Dec 23 ℅ Albergo Lenno (+39 0344 57051). Dinner on board with local dishes!
29/12 - In Varenna (Chiesa S. Giorgio, Piazza S. Giorgio 25), “Grande Concerto” of classical music with Lake Como Philarmonic Orchestra.
29/12 - Snowshoeing with mountain guide: a Stunning sport experience on the glorious mountains surrounding Lake Como. All info here!
New Year’s Eve & Epiphany Events
31/12 - If you want to close the year in a romantic way, choose a cruise on our lake! The cruise starts from Como. All info for prices and bookings here.
31/12 - Another idea to countdown the new year is to have a special dinner in one of the most high-ends restaurants of the west coast, Crotto dei Platani. With fireworks at midnight!
1/01 - Argegno, h 14.30: traditional live Nativity “I Capell”. With more than 200 extras, this is a pretty much unique event on Lake Como.
5/01 - Traditional Pesa Veja, the centuries-old historical re-enactment in Bellano. Definitely a must-see if you want to learn everything about our local history!
6/01 - Spectacular arrival of the Befana in Como (Palazzo Cernezzi, Via Vittorio Emanuele 97), directly from the sky!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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