Saint Nicholas Day and Christmas lights

The walk in old Bari, between San Nicola and Christmas lights

I am happy to notice how every year Bari surprises me more and more.

Yesterday there were two events, the lighting of the Christmas tree in Piazza del Ferrarese (old Bari) in conjunction with the feast of San Nicola , the Patron Saint of Bari.

December 6th , as per tradition, began at dawn, precisely at 05:00 with many faithful who crowded the Basilica of San Nicola for the celebration of the Holy Mass, followed by the ritual of hot chocolate and torchlight procession.

In the evening, the lighting of the tree officially began the Christmas of the people of Bari who, in the meantime, also entered the alleys of the ancient village to enjoy the lights inaugurated just a few days ago.

Obviously I couldn't miss out on these people from Bari too, so here are some images immortalized by me to offer the visitors of this blog a small taste of what Bari offers during the Christmas period ... simply a magnificent atmosphere worthy of this beautiful city.