Cari amici di ‘Un po’ di pepe’, auguro un buonissimo Natale e un meraviglioso nuovo anno piena di gioia e salute a voi e alle vostre famiglie!

Dear friends of ‘Un po’ di pepe’, wishing you and your families an incredibly Merry Christmas and a marvelous new year filled with joy and good health.

I love addobbi di Natale-Christmas ornaments and decorations.  They help me make it through the blah winter weather!  Here are some photos taken in and around my house to spread the cheer, starting with my corona dell’Avvento /Advent wreath.

My newest addobbo/ornament was a gift from Roma in July. I love how it sparkles in the tree.The title photo is of my presepio.  I may have to find a bigger space for it next year.  Below is the panificio corner of Mamma’s presepio.  Notice how she bakes tiny bread loaves and baguettes-even focaccia Pugliese!Next is Mamma’s vicolo dei lavandai/ washerwomen’s alley.  I love the attention to detail, especially the washboards and clothesline.  The lavandaia on the left with the red scarf is from Via San Gregorio Armeni in Napoli.

This beautiful outdoor presepio in my neighbourhood looks like it was handpainted.

On the same street, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by weiner dogs!These classic old homes look beautiful all lit up-minus the inflatable Santa and Frosty.
And finally, the snowman family is adorable!Un abbraccio, Cristina