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The Torchlight Procession of St Nicholas and Mistletoe is promoted by the Celtic Cultural Association Trigallia and Soelia spa and takes place in the centre of Argenta on the occasion of the patron saint's day.
A large and scenic St Nicholas, accompanied by three elves and musicians, leads a procession of children.

These follow him with illuminated lanterns through the streets of the city centre, distributing sweets in the shoes left on windows and windowsills, invoking the name of St Nicholas with shouts and stadium choirs! The procession ends at the ice rink where, through an evocative presentation, the Saint calls 'his cousin Father Christmas'. Together they then distribute gifts to all the children present. During the event, lucky mistletoe can be found at the stalls, as well as mulled wine, hot chocolate and apple cakes.

Since 2004, the Trigallia association, in synergy with the parish, the municipality of Argenta, other associations, local authorities, and companies, has initiated the St Nicholas and Mistletoe Festival. An event, that of celebrating the patron saint of the town of Argenta, which, in its popular expression, was slowly disappearing. Thanks to the industriousness of numerous volunteers and in particular many mothers, it has found new life and great participation by children and citizens alike.

Meeting and departure from the municipal library in Via Cappuccini (starting at 4.30 pm).
Stalls with typical apple products, hot drinks and mistletoe in Piazza Garibaldi.