The Gift of Santa Claus

• Photographer
  Luciana Trappolino
• Photo Date
  19/12/2021

Santa Claus (St. Nicholas) for the Orthodox is what Santa Claus is for the Catholics: according to legends, not only brings gifts to children, but saves people from difficulties. Once a year, on the occasion of the celebrations for San Nicola di Mira on 19 December, the Basilica of San Nicola in Bari becomes the center for the celebration of Orthodox rites. On that date, a bishop designated by the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates a solemn mass in the Basilica which attracts and welcomes faithful and families of the Orthodox community who have come from Puglia and all over Italy.

Born in Orvieto on 15 February 1964. She got her degree in Economics and Commerce at Sapienza in Rome (Italy). She currently lives in Lecce, where she works in a public company. Since childhood she has the passion for photography. At the age of fourteen she receives her first Reflex, which changes her way of observing the world, objects, and people. Become a photographer by vocation and live forever with her Reflex for over thirty years. She has participated in several exhibitions, and has been a winner in several competitions.