Published: 13-11-2010, 16:12

Christmas in Italy

 

Christmas in Italy: Christmas Markets

Christmas in Italy: Pre-Christmas Celebrations and Observances

Christmas in Italy: Nativity Scenes and Ceppos

Christmas in Italy: Christmas Eve

Christmas in Italy: Christmas Day

Christmas in Italy: New Year

Christmas in Italy: Epiphany

Italians favor the Nativity scene above all other Christmas decorations. As Christmas approaches, they appear in churches, homes, shops, and public places of all kinds. These images of the Holy Family illustrate two important themes in Italian Christmas celebrations: religious observance and family togetherness.

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