Saint Nicholas Patronal Feast / A Village for Christmas
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Saint Nicholas Patronal Feast / A Village for Christmas

06 Dec 2025 — 08 Dec 2025
Tione degli Abruzzi — L'Aquila (066)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Nicholas Feast Tione

From December 6th to 8th, 2025, Tione degli Abruzzi and the hamlet of Goriano Valli hosted the Saint Nicholas Feast and the "A Village for Christmas – Your Gift" event. On December 6th, the patronal feast combined Holy Mass and a procession with a mini Christmas village featuring bagpipers, while in Goriano Valli, the Christmas market and the arrival of Santa Claus enlivened the day. The weekend also hosted the 1st Gathering of Abruzzese Blankets and guided tours of the MuDi with tastings.

A Village for Christmas 2025

The 2025 edition took place from December 6th to 8th between Tione degli Abruzzi and the hamlet of Goriano Valli, in the province of L'Aquila. On Saturday, December 6th, Saint Nicholas' Day, the patronal feast began in the morning in Tione, with Holy Mass and a procession in the afternoon, and in the evening, the mini Christmas village was animated by bagpipers and the distribution of gifts.

In Goriano Valli, the Christmas market opened at 11:00 AM with stalls, local products, sweets, and herbal teas, followed in the afternoon by the arrival of Santa Claus accompanied by mulled wine. Sunday hosted the 1st Gathering of Abruzzese Blankets and guided tours of the MuDi, while on December 8th, the event "The Value of a Territory: Between Goblets and Stories" closed the festival with a cultural tour and gastronomic tastings. The organization was handled by Vallese ASD.

Programme

December 6 – Tione: Opening of the Saint Nicholas Feast (10:00 AM), Holy Mass and procession (3:30 PM), mini Christmas village with bagpipers (6:00 PM). December 6 – Goriano Valli: Christmas market (11:00 AM), arrival of Santa Claus with mulled wine (4:30 PM). December 7 – Goriano Valli: 1st Gathering of Abruzzese Blankets, guided tours of the MuDi (10:30 AM and 2:30 PM). December 8 – Tione: "The Value of a Territory: Between Goblets and Stories" (11:00 AM), cultural tour of the MuDi with tastings.

Highlights

Patronal feast of Saint Nicholas, Christmas market in Goriano Valli, bagpipers, arrival of Santa Claus, 1st Gathering of Abruzzese Blankets, MuDi tours with tastings.

Prices

Free entry to events and markets.

Where does it take place — Saint Nicholas Feast Tione

Centro storico di Tione degli Abruzzi e frazione Goriano Valli

Contact Saint Nicholas Feast Tione

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+39 349 7025756

Saint Nicholas Feast Tione in brief

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History of Saint Nicholas Feast Tione

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