Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Russo Agency!
The magical appeal of the Sorrento coast dressed up in celebration.
The Christmas period, with its lights, markets, music, street shows, gives the city of Sorrento a totally different look and possibly an even more seductive one compared to its summer appearance, linked to sun and beach tourism. The festivities are the moment of the year in which the most authentic spirit of Sorrento is revealed, tied to traditions, folklore, gastronomy, and devotion.
Mostaccioli, susamielli, roccocò, and struffoli, are the typical Christmas desserts that cheer up the pastry shop counters and appease the atmosphere. Neapolitan-style Nativity scenes from the 18th century, which can be admired in every church and in many doorways around the city, leave visitors astonished for their refinement and richness of details. The one located inside the Sedil Dominova is one of the most suggestive ones and is set every year with a different set design, and is a rare and valuable example of a noble seat from the Middle Ages, located in the heart of the historic centre of Sorrento.
For winter tourists, the cultural, arts and entertainment events programme is particularly rich and is further updated in the days leading up to New Year's Eve. Specifically the last day of the year, the long night of New Year's Eve, is lit by a kaleidoscope of colours and music while waiting for the midnight toast. The festivities begin in the morning, with puppet shows for the children, and then continue with the awaited end-of-year concert performed by S.C.S. Sorrento Sinfonietta International Symphony Orchestra. Not to be missed in the main square is the ignition of the Ciuccio di fuoco, a colorful papier-mâché donkey, which by burning bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new one.
Contact Russo Agency to organize your New Year in Sorrento, and begin 2018 full of emotions and new experiences.