December is full of holidays, and the first one which is celebrated every year on 8th December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Naturally, this national holiday has a great importance from the spiritual point of view being one of the principal dates before Christmas. On the one hand, for those who have a strong and sincere faith, it is one of the most major annual religious celebration, on the other hand, for all the people it is the symbolic beginning of the Christmas season and it is precisely the day when traditionally the Christmas tree is trimmed and nativity scene is prepared.
This year December 8th falls on Saturday which means that thanks to this holiday we will have the opportunity to enjoy a great bank holiday weekend: a long weekend of three days to relax at home and decorate the house for Christmas, or go to discover an Italian or European city.
Here are 3 ideas for a trip in Tuscany:
Borgo a Mozzano
Do not miss the opportunity to cross the famous Devil’s Bridge that cross the Serchio river, precisely in the village of Borgo a Mozzano.
Relax at the Tuscan Spa
Tuscany is the region that can be proud of the highest number of Spa facilities in Italy. In fact, there are several deposits of water which temperature varies between 25 and 54 degrees.
A weekend at Abetone
Those who love the mountains can not pass up a weekend at Abetone. It is a location of one of the most important ski areas in the Apennines, this town offers 50 km of tracks for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Here you can find the tracks for beginners, experts and veterans. The ideal place, therefore, for a family outing with children or with friends.
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