I always say that Florence is its best at golden hour, that magical hour when the sun is setting and the light casts a golden glow on the city. But Florence REALLY shows off during the Holidays. It is as if all the colors of Tuscany are super charged by the golden glow of our holiday lights. This year, the lights will be even bigger and brighter than years past. When asked why the city of Florence was spending money for decorations and light shows when almost no tourists or even locals were in the streets, the mayor replied, “because we need the light more than ever right now” We need to show that we have faith through this darkness, faith that this period will end, and Florence will be Florence again.”