{"id":629,"date":"2025-11-24T06:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/?p=629"},"modified":"2025-11-24T09:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T09:15:06","slug":"saint-ambrose-day-in-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/saint-ambrose-day-in-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Ambrose&#8217;s Day in Milan: celebrations in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:2px solid #4d83af;border-right:2px solid #4d83af;border-bottom:2px solid #4d83af;border-left:2px solid #4d83af;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:#222222;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:#222222;font-size:16px;font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{color:#222222;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1rem;font-family:Nunito;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-content-list li{margin-bottom:10px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-content-list li .kb-table-of-contents-list-sub{margin-top:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid #4d83af;border-right:2px solid #4d83af;border-bottom:2px solid #4d83af;border-left:2px solid #4d83af;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid #4d83af;border-right:2px solid #4d83af;border-bottom:2px solid #4d83af;border-left:2px solid #4d83af;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3820_6462bf-79 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saint Ambrose and the celebrations in his memory<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Saint Ambrose<\/strong> is the patron saint of <a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/\">Milan<\/a>, and his legacy is deeply ingrained in the history and identity of the city. Saint Ambrose&#8217;s Day is celebrated on <strong>December 7<\/strong> and is a public holiday in Milan, as is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. In this article, we will take a look at the most important traditions and events related to the celebration of Saint Ambrose in Milan, which marks the beginning of the holiday season in the city.<\/p>\n\n<p>You will learn about:<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:1px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:16px;color:#b20000;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{line-height:1.5em;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items390_3c2b63-91 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone has--font-size\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_51fb8c-f4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_51fb8c-f4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The history of St. Ambrose and his importance for the spread of Christianity in Milan,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_a36e41-3d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_a36e41-3d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A solemn Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_a21ec3-91 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_a21ec3-91\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The traditional \u201cObej! Obej!\u201d, which is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_03e263-1e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_03e263-1e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">season opening at Teatro alla Scala, which is a major cultural event not only for Milan, but for all of Italy,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_69ba62-d4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_69ba62-d4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">other events surrounding the celebration, such as Artigiano in Fiera and the Christmas Market in Piazza Duomo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history of Saint Ambrose and his importance in the spread of Christianity in Milan<\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/saint-ambrose-patron-saint-of-the-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"389\">Saint Ambrose<\/a>, born in 339, is venerated as the patron saint of Milan. His path to sainthood was a remarkable one. In <strong>373<\/strong>, while serving as governor of Liguria and Emilia, he was unexpectedly elected bishop of Milan during a dispute between Catholics and Arians. Although he was only a catechumen, he was quickly baptized and ordained a priest.   <\/p>\n\n<p>As a bishop, Ambrose became a staunch defender of the Catholic faith, opposing Arianism and strengthening the Church&#8217;s position in the Roman Empire. He also became famous for his courage, confronting Emperor Theodosius himself and forcing him to repent for the Thessalonica massacre.  <\/p>\n\n<p>But why exactly <strong>saint Ambrose<\/strong> is so revered in Milan? Today, few remember that the bishop who made such a big mark on the city was in fact a foreigner and that he became a bishop before he was baptized. Also to Saint Ambrose, Milan owes the <strong>Ambrosian rite<\/strong> in the liturgy of the Catholic Church, which is why <strong>Advent<\/strong> begins two weeks earlier there, and one notices several differences in the celebration of the Mass (for example, the passing of the sign of peace to each other comes before the preparation of the gifts). In Milan, <strong>Carnival<\/strong> also lasts a few days longer. In other parishes, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, in the Lombardian capital it doesn\u2019t begin until Sunday. Apparently, this is because St. Ambrose when returning from a pilgrimage made her wait as long as 4 days before starting Lent!     <\/p>\n\n<p>Ambrose died in 397, and his body rests in the Basilica of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio, which he built. For more information on the life and legacy of Saint Ambrose, see the article \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/saint-ambrose-patron-saint-of-the-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"389\">Saint Ambrose &#8211; patron saint of the city<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditions of the celebration of Saint Ambrose in Milan<\/h2>\n\n<p>The celebration of the Feast of St. Ambrose in Milan, <strong>December 7<\/strong>, is a time rich in traditions and events, both religious and secular in nature. On this day, among other things, events take place: <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:1px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:16px;color:#b20000;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{line-height:1.5em;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items390_5ef680-d1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone has--font-size\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_19619d-9f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_19619d-9f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Holy Mass in the Basilica of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio: The highlight of the celebrations is the solemn Holy Mass celebrated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/basilica-of-saint-ambrose\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"486\">Basilica of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio<\/a>, the resting place of the city&#8217;s patron saint. It is presided over by the Archbishop of Milan and attended by the most important figures in Lombardy. This Mass is a tribute to Saint Ambrose and his contribution to the development of Christianity in Milan.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_e59aeb-66 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_e59aeb-66\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Ambrogino d&#8217;oro awards ceremony<\/strong>: The Ambrogino d&#8217;oro awards ceremony is being held at the Teatro dal Verme on St. Ambrose Day. This is the highest honor awarded by the City of Milan to individuals, institutions and organizations that have made special contributions to the city. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_62c01e-f8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_62c01e-f8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>The tradition of eating panettone<\/strong>: December 7 is also the day when Milanese people begin to enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/history-of-panettone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"451\">panettone<\/a>, a traditional yeast cake with dried fruit and nuts. Panettone is a symbol of Milan and one of the most important symbols of Christmas in Italy. The tradition of baking it dates back centuries, and today it is popular all over the world.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_774b20-e6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-390_774b20-e6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Decorating homes with Christmas trees<\/strong>: According to tradition, December 7 is the day when Christmas trees appear in Milanese homes. This is the symbolic start of the holiday season, which in Milan lasts until Epiphany. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other events surrounding the celebration of St. Ambrose Day in Milan<\/h2>\n\n<p>The feast of Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, celebrated on December 7, is not only a time for religious festivities, but also an opportunity to celebrate the city&#8217;s rich culture and traditions. In addition to the Mass at the Basilica of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio and the presentation of the Ambrogino d&#8217;oro awards, other interesting events take place in Milan. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dra\"><strong>Fiera Obej! Obej! <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Fiera Oh Bej, oh Bej<\/strong> &#8211; Milan&#8217;s biggest Christmas fair is about to begin! The name of the fair dates back to <strong>1510<\/strong>, when Pope Pius IV&#8217;s envoy, <strong>Giannetto Castiglion<\/strong>e, came to the city to reinforce the cult of the saints among the locals. Just happened to coincide with the anniversary of St. Ambrose&#8217;s episcopal ordination, so he brought with him many gifts and sweets, which he distributed to children as soon as they passed the city gates. In turn, these happy and delighted with the gifts shouted: \u201c<strong>oh bej, oh bej<\/strong>,\u201d which in the Milanese dialect means: \u201c<strong><em>oh, how beautiful, oh, how beautiful<\/em><\/strong>\u201d.    <\/p>\n\n<p>Location and duration: Traditionally, the fair was held near the Basilica of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio, but since 2006, it has been located in the square around the <a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/the-sforza-castle\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"308\">Sforzesco Castle<\/a>, covering Piazza Castello, Viale Gadio, and Piazza del Cannone. In 2025, the fair will be held from December 5 to 8. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What can you find at the fair?<\/strong> At the Fiera Obej! Obej! you can find a wide range of products, from handicrafts, iron, copper and brass products, to books, toys, holiday decorations and regional delicacies such as roasted chestnuts and \u201c<strong>Firunatt<\/strong>\u201d (smoked chestnuts strung on string). <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dra\"><strong>Inauguration of the season at Teatro alla Scala<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Significance of the event for the world of culture and art<\/strong>: The opening of the season at the <a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/la-scala\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"500\">Teatro alla Scala<\/a> on December 7 is one of the most important cultural events in Milan and Italy. La Scala is one of the most famous opera houses in the world, and the season premiere attracts crowds of Milanese residents, tourists, and personalities from the worlds of culture, politics, and business.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image390_5d39e5-c5:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kb-image390_5d39e5-c5:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image390_5d39e5-c5.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image390_5d39e5-c5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-image390_5d39e5-c5 img.kb-img, .kb-image390_5d39e5-c5 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image390_5d39e5-c5 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/La-scala-wewnatrz-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"The interior of Milan&#039;s La Scala Theater, known for its elegant d\u00e9cor, richly decorated boxes and the atmosphere of a classic opera theater.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/La-scala-wewnatrz-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/La-scala-wewnatrz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/La-scala-wewnatrz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/La-scala-wewnatrz.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Presentation of Shostakovich&#8217;s opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk<\/strong>: In 2025, the season at Teatro alla Scala will open with Shostakovich&#8217;s opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. <\/p>\n\n<p>Tickets for the premiere are already sold out, but if you still want to go to the opera, check availability on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teatroallascala.org\/it\/stagione\/2025-2026\/opera\/una-lady-macbeth-del-distretto-di-mcensk.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.teatroallascala.org\/it\/stagione\/2025-2026\/opera\/una-lady-macbeth-del-distretto-di-mcensk.html\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Scala&#8217;s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u201cPrima Diffusa\u201d &#8211; events throughout the city accompanying the premiere<\/strong>: The opening of the season is accompanied by the \u201cPrima Diffusa\u201d initiative, which organizes numerous cultural events throughout the city, including opera screenings, concerts, exhibitions, and meetings. \u201c<strong>Prima diffusa<\/strong>\u201d literally means \u201cscattered premiere\u201d and means that the atmosphere of the Premiere at La Scala is \u201cscattered\u201d across various locations in Milan thanks to free screenings, concerts, meetings, and lectures.<\/p>\n\n<p>In 2025, the premiere of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk will be broadcast live in over 30 locations in Milan. There is no exact list yet, so it is recommended to follow the official website of Teatro alla Scala. In previous years, screenings took place, among others, in <a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/galleria-vittorio-emanuele\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"438\">the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dra\"><strong>Artigiano in Fiera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>International handicrafts and regional products fair<\/strong>: Artigiano in Fiera is a large international fair showcasing handicrafts and regional products from around the world. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Location and duration<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/espositori.artigianoinfiera.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/espositori.artigianoinfiera.it\/\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artigiano in Fiera<\/a> takes place at Rho Fiera Milano, which can be reached by metro (red line). In 2025, the fair will run from December 6 to 14. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dra\"><strong>Christmas Market in Piazza Duomo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Wooden huts with Christmas and regional offerings<\/strong>: In Piazza Duomo, right next to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/en\/milan-cathedral-duomo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"317\">cathedral<\/a>, the Christmas Market has been open since December 1, where you can find Christmas decorations, regional delicacies, and gifts in characteristic wooden huts. This market is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists who want to experience the festive atmosphere of Milan. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image390_13b546-d4:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kb-image390_13b546-d4:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image390_13b546-d4.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image390_13b546-d4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-image390_13b546-d4 img.kb-img, .kb-image390_13b546-d4 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image390_13b546-d4 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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