Chestnuts in Tuscany: a month of celebrations

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From early October till the beginning of December, the Tuscan Autumn proposes many initiatives to celebrating chestnuts, especially on the mountains, where in the past times this fruit was a fundamental product for the feeding of the populations, especially those in the lower walks of life. Their importance for the…

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Christmas in Tuscany: markets and nativity scenes

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December is definitely one of my favourite months of the year: even though the days are short and cold is intense,  the upcoming holidays with their lights and ornaments, the delicious Christmas sweets and the several events such as markets and nativity scenes make Christmastime always very special! I love…

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