Experience an Italian Christmas with a local family.

Are you an Erasmus or international student staying in Italy during the Christmas holidays?

If you’re not going home this year, you don’t have to spend Christmas alone.

With “Ospita un Erasmus a Natale Anche Tu”, Italian families, couples and individuals are opening their tables to international students who would like to share one or more meals during the festive season.

What can you expect?

A homemade Italian Christmas meal.
A seat at a local family’s table.
New people to meet.
Stories and traditions to exchange.
And the chance to experience Christmas in Italy from the inside.

It’s not just about food. It’s about meeting people, sharing cultures and creating connections.

You might discover how Italians celebrate Christmas, taste traditional dishes, learn a few new words in Italian,  and maybe even start a friendship.

Who can participate?

The initiative is open to Erasmus and international students who will be staying in Italy during the Christmas holidays and would like to share a meal with local people.

You can take part whether you are staying in Italy because you cannot travel home, because of travel costs or university commitments, or simply because you would like to experience an Italian Christmas.

How does it work?

1. Sign up
Fill in the registration form and tell us a little about yourself and your availability.

2. We’ll find a suitable host
We’ll connect you with a local family or individual based on the information you provide.

3. Share Christmas together
Meet your host, enjoy a meal and experience an Italian Christmas together.

You don’t need to prepare anything special.
You don’t need to speak perfect Italian.
Just come with an open mind and a little curiosity. 

This Christmas, don’t just visit Italy. Experience it.

Share a table. Discover a tradition. Meet your Italian hosts.

[SIGN UP TO JOIN → LINK]

Because sometimes, feeling at home starts with a place at the table.