The Maremma almanac for today 25 December 2024

GROSSETO – Welcome to the usual appointment with the Almanac of the Maremma. Let's discover together what this day has in store for us between history, curiosities and traditions.

Saint of the day
Today we celebrate Christmas of the Lordone of the most important solemnities of Christianity. We remember the birth of Jesus Christ, which took place in Bethlehem according to tradition. This day is dedicated to reflection, family and sharing.

Sunrise and sunset times
In Grosseto today the sun will rise at 7.42am and set at 4.47pm.

Who was born today

• Isaac Newton (1642-1727), English scientist and mathematician, father of classical physics and author of Principia Mathematica.
• Humphry Davy (1778-1829), British chemist known for the discovery of numerous elements, including sodium and potassium.
• Helena Rubinstein (1872-1965), Polish businesswoman, pioneer of the cosmetics industry.
• Cab Calloway (1907-1994), American singer and conductor, swing icon.
• Annie Lennox (1954), British singer-songwriter and activist, famous as the voice of the Eurythmics.

It happened today

• 800: Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
• 1223: Saint Francis of Assisi sets up the first living nativity scene in history in Greccio, Umbria.
• 1991: Official dissolution of the Soviet Union with the resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev.

Curiosities about the Maremma
At Christmas, in Maremma, ancient traditions are rediscovered that link Christian celebrations to rural culture. In the past, December 25th was a time of prayer but also of peasant celebration, with large lunches based on local products. Among the traditional dishes we find Maremma tortelli, often accompanied by wild boar ragù, and panficato, a poor dessert typical of the Giglio Island, made with dried figs, dried fruit and spices. A special tradition is the “Christmas log”: a large log of wood that was lit in the fireplace on Christmas night and left to burn to protect the house during the new year.

Have a good day, the Almanac della Maremma returns tomorrow.