Name: Marco Rizzi
Age: 22 years
From: Milan, Italy
Studies: Master’s programme in European Affairs
When did you stop believing in Santa?
– Pretty young, probably six or five – I discovered my parents put the gifts under the tree.
Santa when he was 5-6 years old.
Photo: Saber Malmgren
What do you eat for breakfast on Christmas Eve?
– We usually have panettone , but without almonds because I’m allergic.
Where was the prettiest Christmas tree you have ever seen?
– We have a big one in Milan, in the main square. In Milan we are a bit “posh” so some people could say it’s a bit snobby – but last year it was sponsored by Swarovski. It was a whole Christmas tree of Swarovski and it was very beautiful. But I don’t really approve of it because behind the tree there were clochards , sleeping in minus two degrees, and then we put Swarovski on a tree. But aesthetically it was very good looking.
How would you describe the colour red to someone who is blind?
– Very warm, emotional, cosyness.
Which is THE Christmas film everyone has to see at least once?
– “Trading Places”, with Eddy Murphy.
