It’s a fact of life in magazine publishing that we’re always thinking ahead, working on several months’ worth of issues simultaneously. Much planning and development goes on behind the scenes, which is why it’s always exciting when we finally get to work on the ‘live’ issue. And none is more exciting than the Christmas edition, which we are delighted to present to you here.
There’s a seasonal feel to the pages this month, kicking off with our Gift Guide, which is full to the brim with Italian treats and gifts for friends and family. We travel to Piedmont, where Turin takes Christmas lights to another level with sophisticated displays that will take your breath away; and on to Milan, where the city’s best cafés are wrapped up in Christmas cheer. To escape from it all, we discover the forgotten history of a quiet corner of Lazio that’s right off the beaten track, marvel at the extraordinary Krampus tradition, and attend a chestnut festival near Viterbo.