Holiday Sweets

There’s nothing quite like an Italian holiday. They’re famous for comfortable elegance, raucous gatherings, and lots of utterly delicious food, of course. Italians take their holiday traditions very seriously. Whether they’re cooking up a seafood feast on Christmas Eve or giving massive prize-filled chocolate eggs on Easter, they love to take any opportunity to celebrate the joy of the season with family and friends. With this selection of authentically festive treats from Italy, you’ll be prepared to celebrate in style this year, too.

It just wouldn’t be an Italian Christmas without panettone. Many cultures enjoy a rich, eggy bread around Christmastime, often studded with dried fruits and nuts. While Italy’s version can be traced back to the ancient Romans, panettone as we know it originated in Milan in the 15th century. Its iconic dome is now a beloved presence at Christmas festivities around the country. Panettone is traditionally enjoyed by the slice with a glass of sweet dessert wine, but it makes a great breakfast alongside your morning coffee, too.

On your way to a Thanksgiving or holiday gathering and need to bring a gift? A chocolate box filled with rich Italian truffles flavored with coffee, hazelnuts, or caramel will surely make an impression. Hosting family or friends? Set out brightly wrapped chocolates or temptingly beautiful cookies to make the moment merry. And if gift-giving has you stumped, we’ve got curated gift boxes packed with delicious Italian foods to please every palate.

Every product in the Giadzy shop is hand-selected from artisans in Italy who are masters of their craft. They use local ingredients and time-honored techniques to carry on ancient food traditions. Many are multigenerational family businesses making the same incredible delicacies for decades, if not centuries. We’re honored to share their artistry with you and your family.