In the week leading up to the New Year, Italians continue their celebration of Christmas (which goes until January 6), but also partake in some unique New Year’s festivities as well. In Orvieto, just 80 kilometers west of Spoleto, they have a five-day Umbria Jazz Festival. The seaside city of Rimini is well-known across Italy for having the world’s longest New Year’s Eve celebration…beginning on December 1 and lasting until January 8! The celebrations in Rimini include feasts, concerts, dancing, ice skating, free prosecco, and more. Of course, nearly every city and town has some kind of fireworks display, including Spoleto.

Happy New Year from Spoleto Study Abroad!