Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Castelvecchio (Pescia) the residents transported themselves back in time to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Lily and I are off to take some photos.
Joseph, Mary, Jesus and a cute little angel watching over them.Cooking hot chocolate and mulled wine…how marvelous!
Getting ready to roast chestnuts
Me taking photos of the chestnuts roasting.
Roasting chestnuts
Goats and hens
WeavingLocal produce
My girls are intrigued with the fruit and veg
Iron
Bella! This lady is weaving a chair seat. The finished one on the right has been sitting in her kitchen for sometime now. Brava!
Simon on the way into the cantina for some food.Capturing the Inside of the cantina. I never new this cave existed.
A g-g-ghost?
Simon’s either just witnessed the birth of baby Jesus or spotted that ghost!
Inside the cantina
Enjoying a meal.
Local vinoLocal vino
Onions, Peppers and Garlic.
The food was scrumptious
Joseph & Mary inside the cantinaLily in the bedroom with beds made of straw. After a few of those mulled vinos aka rocket fuel, i have to say, they were quite comfy;-)FrescosWhatever it was, it REALLY did happen!
My family spinning a few yarns.
Swapping the camera for a ball of wool, its now my turn for some spinning… yeaaaah!
What a fantastic and amazing effort by all residents. Bravi! I was very honored and proud that my family was part of this amazing celebration.