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
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.