by In Trieste
Christmas market stalls in Piazza Borsa opened up just in time for the Feast of Immaculate Conception, a Catholic holy day, with a national public holiday on 8 December.
The fact that the festa falls on a Wednesday this year means that many Triestini will turn the occasion into a “ponte” (bridge) or long weekend.
This year more than 10 million people in Italy are expected to take a short break, according to projections by Italian hotel federation Federalberghi, which estimates that 93 per cent will vacation in Italy – in most cases in their home region or one nearby – with 7 per cent taking a mini holiday abroad.
Just in time for the holiday the market stalls in Piazza Borsa have been reopened.
Mayor Dipiazza, who inaugurated Christmas stalls in piazza Borsa, said “this Christmas is special and I feel it. I hope all of the Triestini have fantastic holidays and all of their wishes come true in the new year.”
Christmas market in Piazza Borsa will remain open until 2 January, whereas San Nicolò fair in Viale XX Settembre will remain open until 6 January.
