The 13th December is re-known as the shortest day of the year and as the most ancient and loved tradition in Verona. In fact, according to the legend, during the XIII century, all Verona’s children were affected by an epidemic disease that attacked their eyes. For this reason the local population decided to ask Santa Lucia, the protector of the eyesight, for a saving grace organizing a pilgrimage towards its statue. In exchange of some gifts the children followed their parents and the epidemic disappeared.
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| Enlightened Christmas star by Olivieri |
This event is marked by the traditional Santa Lucia’s trade fair that occurs still now before the 13th of December in Bra’ Square where you can find the Bancheti de Santa Lussia: stands full of sweets, toys and the carousel.
