Today is Befana, as the Feast of Epiphany is called in Italy. Traditionally observed on January 6, it commemorates the visit of the Wise Men in Bethlehem, celebrating the moment Jesus is revealed to the world. Across many cultures, the day is marked with festive customs, special foods, and local celebrations that reflect its message of revelation and unity. Here in Italy, the children get their presents from the Befana, a friendly old woman depicted as a witch. Befana also marks the end of the Christmas season. And for Genoa, this is the last day the Christmas lights are turned on in the evening. Traditionally, The Significant Other and I spend the first week of the new year in our Southern Home at the Ligurian Sea. And over the past days we have enjoyed strolling through the medieval city center and the harbor, enjoying the decorations. Join us for some impressions of the Genoa Christmas Lights….
I hope that you did enjoy these glimpses of the beautiful Christmas lights of “La Superba”. On the weekend we will return to Germany and start another year in the jobs that pay the bills.
All photos taken with my Nikon Zf and the Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR. Some post-processing in Lightroom Classic.
Have a great Tuesday
Marcus
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I did enjoy these glimpses of the beautiful Christmas lights of “La Superba”
Thanks, Marland, glad you enjoyed the images! Marcus
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the tour, Marcus. And for letting us share in your holiday sights.
You are welcome, Allan, glad you liked the little tour!
Gorgeous images Marcus. In the USA January 6th symbolizes something totally unrelated to your post and it definitely didn’t involve any wise men 😁
Thanks, Joe, als always. Oh yes, and oh so true….
Pretty series.
Thanks, much appreciated!
Very beautiful photos Marcus! Such a bright and lovely city.
Thanks, John, as always much appreciated!
You’re welcome! 👍
I always miss Genoa every time I see your photos, Marcus! I’m glad you had another amazing time there!
Thanks, Cate, and always happy to trigger some Genoa memories. Come back one day!
Beautiful, Marcus, seen with a loving eye! I remember mostly the harbour, The lighted theatre ist magnifique.
Thanks for your kind words, Gerda, as always so much appreciated!
Some very beautiful lights, Marcus. But I love the facial expressions in your first photo.
Thanks, Lois, much appreciated! She looked funny, but I believe she is looking to the side ;-), not at the camera