Christmas markets in Italy - now there's a great idea!
This article is specifically about Christmas markets in Milano, which is nearby - and the photos are great - but it is not my favorite Italian city. I'd much prefer Bergamo, Florence, Pisa or Rome, to name just the first ones that come to mind...
https://discover.hubpages.com/travel/Places-to-Visit-in-Italy-The-Christmas-Markets-in-Milan