First up, in Piazza della Repubblica, the facade of the Rinascente department store. Always elaborate. I was a bit disappointed with this year’s offering. What do you think?

In the center of the Piazza sits this colorful Christmas tree.

But the tree near the duomo is always my favorite.

The presepe at the duomo is made with full size clay statues. Note that the baby Jesus is never added until midnight on the 24th/25th.

I’m not convinced I like the sound these bag pipes make although I know they are the traditional sounds of old Italy.

And last but certainly not least is the Via Tournabuoni. No where else in the city is more elaborately decorated than this avenue.