Perhaps best of all visit to Rome on holidays (not determined the time in December may be near freezing point), is the experience of rich and beautiful traditions of an Italian Christmas, the city can be seen throughout .
Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in Rome a center of the stage during the holiday season. A Christmas market is set up, the children are all kinds of games, candy and toysas well as holiday crafts, artists and food for adults. Children put stockings here to the "Befana", just like the good little witch who brings candy to children known to the Epiphany. Even Santa makes his guest appearance here.
On the other hand, is the magical setting of the Vatican during the holiday season. Each year, a crib is created and presents on Christmas Eve. Pilgrims from around the world designed to Rome only. Apart from admiring the birth of Christ, a tree is the center of St. Peter's Square which is located about 30 meters (100 feet) measures. This tradition was founded in 1982 by Pope John Paul II, and since it is a gift of a nation of regions of Italy or EU.
Midnight Mass will be held on Christmas Eve and the Church is given by the pope in St. Peter. If you are lucky enough to have to get tickets for this great event, is enjoying something really special.Without the crowds or long lines, you can really take in the traditional faith of the festival from one of the most important places of worship in the world of Christianity.
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