THE CHRISTMAS STREET IN NAPLES & ITALIAN NATIVITY SCENES | San Gregorio Armeno | Vlogmas Day 3

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  • @user-tt5xj5ib1e
    @user-tt5xj5ib1e 3 года назад +4

    The man who builds all the nativity scenes was amazing, thank you for the great video :) 😍

  • @martidee3305
    @martidee3305 3 года назад +57

    I’m glad you and Carlos decided to do this every day, it’s healing for some one with mobility issues who adores Italy.

    • @siamgirl31
      @siamgirl31 3 года назад +13

      Same here my friend, I will never be able to travel, I always feel like I’m actually there when I watch their videos.

    • @paulorientetheluffaranch
      @paulorientetheluffaranch 3 года назад +4

      @@siamgirl31 Yes! It's wonderful that they've shared, so when we can't be there, we can still enjoy.

  • @saraha.3224
    @saraha.3224 3 года назад +44

    Wow! That gentleman Aldo
    is such an artist and a craftsman!! So interesting to hear him talk and share!! Pls do more of these types of clogs: lives of different types of craftsmen in Napoli. Happy holidays!! 🤗🙏
    And the mechanized work/labor figurines are amazing!!!

  • @DIYDalia
    @DIYDalia 3 года назад +68

    Bringing joy to my every day Nicki and Carlos! ❤️❤️

  • @Dave85262
    @Dave85262 3 года назад +25

    I knew that naples was famous for making Presepe, but i didn't know there was a street dedicated to it open year round. Aldo, gave some interesting stories about some elements and figures in the Natvity Scene. these stories can be passed on to your children. Love it!

  • @GR-sc3ph
    @GR-sc3ph 3 года назад +31

    I love Napoli I love the fact that Italian people preserve their traditions, culture with so much passion, joy and love. Thank you guys

  • @christineevans8998
    @christineevans8998 3 года назад +32

    THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING! We saw some of these Nativity scenes in some museums in other parts of Italy, but I had no idea about the significance of the characters and the symbols represented. I LOVED the story of the girl who wrapped a stone and which was transformed into a baby, giving birth to the day of St Stephen, from stone to stone. Thank you enormously! 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

  • @cbeark
    @cbeark 3 года назад +2

    Every-time I think you cant outdo the last video but you did! This one is fantastic!

  • @evelyncortez8643
    @evelyncortez8643 3 года назад +1

    The motorized woman ironing. So sweet! 🤧

  • @kristinagoding7045
    @kristinagoding7045 3 года назад +2

    Aww,those small houses were just adorable ,I want one

  • @sjt609
    @sjt609 3 года назад +22

    🥰The BEST channel on RUclips and we have the great privilege and joy, to see your vlogmas EVERY DAY! 😘Thank you dear Nicki and Carlo. xoxo

    • @sjt609
      @sjt609 3 года назад +3

      WOW!!! Thank you for this Incredible tour, great lessons to learn and a *huge thank you* to you and to Aldo. Loved hearing about the legend of St. Stephen. XO

  • @marystratton9769
    @marystratton9769 3 года назад +22

    I have never laughed so hard during a history lesson. I will always remember "the pooper" doing his business at a Nativity Scene. I look forward to these videos each day upon my return from work. Thank you for producing such phenomenal content for all of us celebrating the season around the world!!!!

  • @georgejobe961
    @georgejobe961 3 года назад +1

    (Isobel Jobe) I especially enjoyed your visit to Naples and showing Via San Gregorio Armeno. We always visit it every time we go to Naples it’s such a fascinating little street. We used to go to a typical Napolitan restaurant at the top of the street, and it really made us feel that we had found the true Naples.
    I notice that you are still only wearing light jumpers, here in the U.K it’s really cold and miserable at the moment.
    Enjoy the clement weather as you will feel the difference in temperature when you come over soon!
    Loving your vlogs BTW!

  • @SamFournier
    @SamFournier 3 года назад +29

    The amount of details that goes into the nativity scenes is absolutely amazing. I loved learning more about the symbolism behind them. The one with the man doing his business is hilarious. As always such a joy to watch. Those bloopers at the end, I’m the same way. I have what I’m going to say in the vlog and then when I go to speak nothing comes out 🤣🤣🤣

  • @janetcorey5102
    @janetcorey5102 3 года назад +2

    You bring me such happiness each day with your videos! These Nativities are so beautifully executed, what treasures. 🌲

  • @hdragongirl7628
    @hdragongirl7628 3 года назад +20

    I’m loving this series and learning about the Italian traditions for Christmas. What a great idea! I love seeing the happiness that you and Carlo share with each other.

  • @dorotabuchta944
    @dorotabuchta944 3 года назад +2

    Grazie grazie grazie

  • @1954patrizio
    @1954patrizio 3 года назад +2

    I loved the store owner giving us a true history lesson on the presepes

  • @purplegypsylady777
    @purplegypsylady777 3 года назад +3

    I especially loved watching San Gregorio Armeno educate us on the history of these nativity buildings. It's quite magical to learn this stuff, especially from the older generations. Your lucky to have met him

  • @susanwallis7249
    @susanwallis7249 3 года назад +2

    Fascinating video. Thanks so much

  • @brendam5356
    @brendam5356 3 года назад +21

    I was mesmerised from start to finish the nativity street stepping back in time such wonder creativity love the history I’m slowly becoming Italian Thankyou Nickie and Carlo everywhere such a pleasure to watch your vlogmas Bellissimo my loves See you tomorrow😘😘😍😍❤️❤️👌👌

  • @pjmoody
    @pjmoody 3 года назад +2

    Very interesting Carlo & Nicki. Thank you.

  • @ethanpowell4187
    @ethanpowell4187 3 года назад +2

    A massive thumbs up! Presepes are a very nice tradition. Love Vlogmas.

  • @rebekahlow8375
    @rebekahlow8375 3 года назад

    My father is a priest.He would enjoy wearing the Advent vestments that are in the window.I love the street with all the Nativity sets.Thank you Senor Aldo for telling us about the meaning and history of the Neapolitan Precept. They are very beautiful!!! Awesome video!! Love from Vermont

  • @karenkilba2907
    @karenkilba2907 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing! Amazing!

  • @traceyhellsten649
    @traceyhellsten649 3 года назад +2

    Thank you both! , I enjoyed learning about the beautiful nativity scenes! Even the pooper ,! 🤣😊🎄 God bless

  • @kristinkristin8926
    @kristinkristin8926 3 года назад +10

    Thank you for always featuring artists and the stories behind the traditions (keeping them alive)! Your videos are beautiful and thoughtful and your storytelling is amazing.

  • @janelle144
    @janelle144 3 года назад +5

    What a wonderful street, full of information I never knew of before. So happy you talked to the artist. This really gets us in the mood for Christmas.

  • @meriemo4482
    @meriemo4482 3 года назад +2

    Thank you I love you two bring me happyness

  • @Tofog22000
    @Tofog22000 3 года назад +13

    Entertaining and educational! Great to hear from local shop owners; Aldo really is knowledgeable and a great storyteller!

  • @Ponkelina
    @Ponkelina 3 года назад +1

    I loved this! I want a Caccagno (spelling?) and a lady pulling the basket of food up to her balcony now.

  • @sanjavukasinovic7253
    @sanjavukasinovic7253 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful 💖💖💖 feels like I am watching documentary 💖💖💖 Thank you !!!

  • @gilitrwanganretiree
    @gilitrwanganretiree 3 года назад +2

    Enjoyed 😀 Thank you!

  • @DawnWebb007
    @DawnWebb007 3 года назад +2

    Awesome!! Thank You

  • @cristinadowney7565
    @cristinadowney7565 3 года назад

    I could listen to Aldo all day, what a gift to find someone like him. Wonderful!

  • @maggiesmith977
    @maggiesmith977 3 года назад +2

    Loved todays video. Thank You

  • @MyCricketGirl
    @MyCricketGirl 3 года назад +7

    Wow. Signor Aldo is extremely talented. What beautiful work he does. I would loooooove to have one of his pieces of art. So full of knowledge as well. People really don’t take the time to stop and talk anymore to our older generations. We could learn so much from them. Thank you for taking the time to show us all his wonderful creations. I could listen to him all day while looking through his shop.

  • @tutts0558
    @tutts0558 3 года назад

    Hi spent 2yrs in Naples 1983 to 85 while my husband was serving in the Royal navy working in NAVSOUTH . We lived in Bacoli. Every year I still put my nativity scene I bought in ' Christmas Alley" as we called at the time. Miss Napoli 😃

  • @joanneromano1234
    @joanneromano1234 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @suzyq6767
    @suzyq6767 3 года назад +2

    fascinating

  • @emsiefouche9934
    @emsiefouche9934 3 года назад +3

    Love your channel. From South-Africa in a small town Bloemfontein

  • @barber0611
    @barber0611 3 года назад +2

    very cool!....loved it and love y'all

  • @NyreeAlana
    @NyreeAlana 3 года назад +1

    Aldo is so talented! I really love how he uses mirrors to create the illusion of depth! Fantastic video! Grazie mille! ❤

  • @lizslater5607
    @lizslater5607 3 года назад +3

    Great vlog thank you Nikki and Carlo , that was so interesting xxx

  • @cathtube59
    @cathtube59 3 года назад +2

    Another wonderful video! Thank you Nicki and Carlo!

  • @amme30
    @amme30 3 года назад

    Signor Aldo speaks with such knowledge and passion about his work and culture. Fascinating

  • @abee1248
    @abee1248 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful story

  • @ramikhirfan7851
    @ramikhirfan7851 3 года назад

    Sure you bring us a lot of joy by showing the art of Italian crafts and particularly the Napolians. These nativities require a lot of patience and creativity.

  • @stevemcdonald9273
    @stevemcdonald9273 3 года назад +2

    You guys are the best!

  • @LadyShanghai-wj1kh
    @LadyShanghai-wj1kh 3 года назад +2

    Fascinating!

  • @UniqueMechanics
    @UniqueMechanics 3 года назад

    People should really appreciate these videos more, it’s incredible to be brought into a world far away from me, I love watching these videos, at times just listening. Thank you for making these videos for us all.

  • @maryv.4476
    @maryv.4476 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful and so enjoyable. Thank you!

  • @OurPortlandLife
    @OurPortlandLife 3 года назад +2

    Loved this one, fascinating!! Thanks guys

  • @suet3753
    @suet3753 3 года назад +2

    what a wonderful learning experience. I also enjoyed walking that lovely street

  • @mapuanakupuna3471
    @mapuanakupuna3471 3 года назад +1

    Very interesting that there are shops selling priests & pope clothing! Those handmade Nativity Treasures & Displays are incredible! Love his wonderful stories! Aldo is amazing!! I truly enjoyed today's journey & lessons learned! Mahalo nui loa & Aloha nui to you all!

  • @wandrousvindella716
    @wandrousvindella716 3 года назад +2

    Lovely! thank you for all the history & Neapolitan traditions. Will share with the Noto & Della Speranza families. Beautiful couple!

  • @pattiwhite9575
    @pattiwhite9575 3 года назад +3

    Get me in the mood for Christmas Decorating. Very kind man to give so much information about history of the little characters.

  • @aileensteele7298
    @aileensteele7298 3 года назад +6

    What a treat today! Can’t help but fall in love with the nativity scenes.

  • @gerrylopez5743
    @gerrylopez5743 3 года назад +2

    That was fantastic. It’s like I was in Naples shopping with you guys.

  • @anafelice5211
    @anafelice5211 3 года назад +22

    Amo este vlogmas! Que lindo es Napoles! Saber un poci de su cultura,que increible las artesanías,ameeeé las figuras con movimiento con las distintas labores y tantos detalles,maravilloso!
    Aldo muy genio!
    Gracias Nicki & Carlo por hacernos conocer tanto !!!!
    Que bellos son!!!
    😘💕🌹☔🐾

  • @PietroItalianoo
    @PietroItalianoo 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful and awesome journey. Back to where I brought my first ITALIAN handmade Nativity scene. That I still collect until this day. God Bless You 🙏

  • @Ellierua
    @Ellierua 3 года назад +5

    Facinating! Aldo loves his work, such attention to detail.

  • @judit1783
    @judit1783 3 года назад

    I loved the nativity man's joy of making the structures and providing surprises or historical little stories within. Lovely!!

  • @btlgr2901
    @btlgr2901 3 года назад +7

    So nice from Aldo to take time out of his day to talk to you and teach all of us! I actually saw the pooping guy on another vlogmas video today😅 and it was said, he did it for fertilization of the soil☺️

  • @scoutmcgee6385
    @scoutmcgee6385 3 года назад +2

    Thank you

  • @Helen78SouthAfrica
    @Helen78SouthAfrica 3 года назад +2

    Hello Nicki Carlo sweetie 🤶🏻🎄🎅🏽very interesting 🧐 beautiful 🤩 lovely story 👍🏻

  • @sheilamay5607
    @sheilamay5607 3 года назад

    Love that father and son shop keeper. His stories and passion for his craft are spectacular. I never knew this street existed and look forward to checking it out in 2023 💚🤍❤️

  • @aprile271
    @aprile271 3 года назад +2

    Fantastico un lavoro meraviglioso grazie ragazzi alla prossima !!!!

  • @ShiraKaiman
    @ShiraKaiman 3 года назад +2

    great video, love he history lesson

  • @heyodi3092
    @heyodi3092 3 года назад +5

    I can’t thank you enough for this. It made my week. That man’s passion for what he does and his talent are so inspiring. Thank you again!! The little figurines and the nativities are breathtaking!!

  • @candyvigil550
    @candyvigil550 3 года назад +2

    That was quite interesting and informative. Thank you again for providing a little happiness to my day.

  • @andeek86
    @andeek86 3 года назад +6

    I never thought about putting a figurine in my nativity of one going to the bathroom... eww... haha, but funny! Thank you for a great video... all so interesting and beautiful nativity sets!

  • @markDbee
    @markDbee 3 года назад +1

    I like the end where you show some of the process and the fact that it takes time and care to have a final product. tldr, outtakes are great!

  • @patriciasandler3964
    @patriciasandler3964 3 года назад

    We have been many times to this street. Now that everyone has alberi di Natale, perhaps no one knows that italiani del sud only had a presepio. All my cousins have magnificent ones. Ormai, coming to America, the Christmas tree prevailed. Thanks so much Nicki and Carlo.

  • @christinerobertson
    @christinerobertson 3 года назад +1

    Another great vlog Nicki and Carlo, you make a great team

  • @taralalla50
    @taralalla50 3 года назад +2

    Love these vlogs .So interesting.

  • @jules9628
    @jules9628 3 года назад +4

    Just LOVE these videos as much as the weekly. Learning so much, enjoying seeing places we would’ve never seen without technology & all the work put into them. Thank you.🙏

  • @judithrussell9162
    @judithrussell9162 3 года назад

    What a sweet and gentle man was Aldo.

  • @myhappynest6125
    @myhappynest6125 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed this video. Some years ago I was there in Naples and my friend brought me to the street you’re on. We called it Christmas Alley. I bought a lovely Nativity set with the Blessed Mother, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cradle. I only recently discovered that my Nativity figures were made by a famous artist named Marco Frignerro. I have ordered an angel to add to my set. Thank you so much.

  • @louettahuddleson7194
    @louettahuddleson7194 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing. So very interesting and entertaining. I’m loving your vlogmas vlogs.

  • @susandemoss3696
    @susandemoss3696 3 года назад +7

    Beautiful video !!!! We miss the old traditions that really celebrate the true meaning of the season. Thank you both for bring a little of this back---really got us in the Christmas spirit! Love these holiday vlogmas. Cant wait until tomorrow!!

  • @heatherwinter4925
    @heatherwinter4925 3 года назад +2

    Oh how fascinating this was, what a talented man Aldo is. Beautiful craftsman 👌

  • @Carolina-nn6ye
    @Carolina-nn6ye 3 года назад

    Wow, the information from the nativity maker was invaluable, priceless!!! It's so important to pass that along to younger generations!!! Thank you for another gem !! Your videos are SUCH a tonic!!!!❤

  • @paulorientetheluffaranch
    @paulorientetheluffaranch 3 года назад

    So much fun! I love the passion Italians have for life and the things that are important with family.

  • @ritafreeman3252
    @ritafreeman3252 3 года назад

    I’m Maltese living In Australia and I still remember the one we had we bought it to Australia with us that was 1961 I have never forgotten it, when we were in Malta 2019 just before Christmas I was nearly going to buy one and get it shipped here to Australia, how I wish I had done so , god knows when we are able to go back , we miss it so much 🇦🇺🇲🇹

  • @hulahickey6959
    @hulahickey6959 3 года назад

    Fantastic that you found Aldo because he was so descriptive and enthusiastic about the nativity scenes. So good that Carlo now has time to come along on these travels. I know this is only the second vlog but I am so impressed. I learned something both yesterday and today.

  • @jacqueagawlik7897
    @jacqueagawlik7897 3 года назад

    I love learning about the Italian Christmas traditions and how things are made

  • @jaziejaz7194
    @jaziejaz7194 3 года назад

    I know it's such hard work . All us viewers appreciate your blogs so much .❤️😊

  • @paulineballam5945
    @paulineballam5945 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Nicki and Carlo ... this was wonderful.. love seeing the beautiful models that the gentleman made and all his interesting nativity stories.. my husband is called Stephen so he will be interested too. I am enjoying everything 👌🤗

  • @carlaquartiroli6820
    @carlaquartiroli6820 3 года назад +5

    What a fascinating story about the nativites scenes. Only know the traditional figurines but loved the story behind all the other ones. Thanks for sharing all the Xmas traditions from Italy.

  • @miaballester3978
    @miaballester3978 3 года назад

    Christmas is my favorite holiday of year. Not only for religious reasons but because just like in Italy, in Puerto Rico Christmas has rich and strong traditions. Thank you for sharing Buon Natale!!!

  • @diannedutton6127
    @diannedutton6127 3 года назад +1

    I so enjoyed learning about the Nativity Scene. Thanks

  • @donnawood5889
    @donnawood5889 3 года назад

    Love this! The Nativity maker was extremely talented 👏 ... and we loved hearing about the symbolism.

  • @heathertaylor4979
    @heathertaylor4979 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic

  • @lindamahrer1760
    @lindamahrer1760 3 года назад

    Nicki and Carlo this segment is without a doubt one of the best. Please do another on the nativity the history, how
    made and all the beautiful figures and meaning. Is there a book of this beautiful history? THE CREATIVE NATIVITY'S OF NAPOLI are exceptional works of art. Please do another it moves so quickly there is so much to hear and see. Blessings to You, Carlo, Sky, Skys friend, Elizabeth the girls, etc., ALL of your friends, your family & for Holly, cats and chickens- MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

  • @donafellows2313
    @donafellows2313 3 года назад

    Thank you.. You've brought back so many memories from my 3 years stationed in Naples at the NATO base. I remember Christmas Alley well. I bought a precipe and enough characters and items to fill it out. This was in the late 1980's. We came back to the states in 1990. The lights only this year have started to give me trouble. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @joni5243
    @joni5243 3 года назад

    Naples!!! This is where my Grandmother is from. Thank you!

  • @christaweber4290
    @christaweber4290 3 года назад +2

    Love this so much 😘🎄

  • @jennyfulcher8035
    @jennyfulcher8035 3 года назад

    San Gregorio Armeno's history lesson about the old Neapolitan Christmas Nativity scenes was very interesting! I enjoyed seeing the masterful craftsmanship of his nativities. Jenny

  • @carollacoste532
    @carollacoste532 3 года назад +2

    I wait every day for another wonderful tour of great and fun places .Learned a lot today Love the Christmas theme