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Saint Lucy, patron of the ancient winter solstice fair

13 December 2026

Sunday 13 December

San Giovanni in Marignano · Rimini · Emilia-Romagna

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San Giovanni in Marignano celebrates Saint Lucy on 13 December; the other patron, Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated on 24 June. The Antica Fiera di Santa Lucia recalls traditions linked to the winter solstice, the celebration of the saint patron of sight, and the town's farming vocation, always known for wheat production.

The patron of San Giovanni in Marignano is Saint Lucy, celebrated on 13 December; the other patron, Saint John the Baptist, is instead celebrated on 24 June.

The Antica Fiera di Santa Lucia recalls traditions linked to the winter solstice, the celebration of the saint patron of sight, and the town's farming vocation, always known for wheat production. By an age-old, deeply rooted tradition, in San Giovanni in Marignano the Christmas festivities begin precisely with Saint Lucy. The town also holds the Natural History Museum and the small park of the Church of Montalbano.

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San Giovanni in Marignano celebrates Saint John the Baptist on 24 June; the other patron, Saint Lucy, is celebrated on 13 December. Through the streets of the historic centre, from the summer solstice on 21 June to the patronal feast, the Night of the Witches is held, recalling popular traditions and the rites of Saint John's Eve.

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