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Christmas in Italy: How to Celebrate in Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily and More

The following articles are free for all readers to access:

NEW: In Time for the Epiphany, The Legend of La Befana
"There is no Santa Claus in Italy," my Nana told me when I was a kid. I had nightmares of how awful Christmas must be for children over there, where Nana was born. Nana said she had to wait until January 6, The Feast of the Epiphany, to get gifts. The presents came from an old crone with a hairy mole on her chin who rode around on a broom. She was called La Befana. . . . read more
** NEW: Christmas Eve in Rome: Midnight Mass at Santa Maria in Ara Coeli (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Every Christmas Eve, the 124 stone steps leading to the Altar of the Heavens, or the Ara Coeli, are illuminated by flickering candlelight atop the highest point of Capitoline Hill in Rome. . . . read more
NEW: Italian Christmas Dessert Recipe: Salame Dolce (Sweet Chocolate Salami)
Judy Witts Francini a.k.a. Divina Cucina recommends keeping this dessert in the freezer as a back-up dessert for holiday guests. We say put it on your Christmas dessert table - it is that good! . . . read more
** NEW: Christmas Eve in Italy: Celebrating the Feast of Seven Fishes, Sicilian Style (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Italians traditionally serve seven fish courses on Christmas Eve. The idea of serving seven fish dishes or varieties of seafood is often linked to the number of sacraments or the days God required to create the world. . . . read more
** NEW: Sicilian Seafood Recipes for and Italian Christmas Eve - Feast of Seven Fishes (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Celebrate the Italian tradition of Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve with this Sicilian seafood recipes for Baccalà and Potato Stew alla Siracusana and Octopus al Nero d'Avola. . . . read more
** NEW: Christmas in Rome: A Roman Christmas (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Spending Christmas in the Eternal City? Our writer explains Roman Christmas traditions and some non-traditional ways to spend the holidays in Rome. . . . read more
** Venice for the Holidays: What's Happening This Christmas and New Year's in Venice (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
A guide to holiday sights and sounds in Venice - from Christmas markets to New Year's concerts. . . . read more
**NEW: Panettone: An Italian Holiday Tradition (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
When I first saw panettone, I thought it was the ubiquitous fruitcake that you see around the holidays. You know- the dense brick of a log that everyone hates, but gets as a gift...but no, I found out it is much, much more. . . . read more
** NEW: How to Enjoy Christmas in Florence Italy with Your Family (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
Enjoy the magic of the holidays in Firenze with your family! . . . read more
**NEW: Barack Obama Spotted on Naples, Italy Christmas Street (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
Naples is famous for its Christmas Nativity Scenes (presepi). Visit the street where artisans create traditional Nativity figures as well as those of famous people, such as Barack Obama. . . . read more
**How to See the Pope at Christmas and Throughout the Year (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
When and where you need to be to see the Pope at midnight mass at Christmas and throughout the year, and how to get tickets when necessary. . . . read more
**Celebrate Christmas and New Year's, Italian Style (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
What you need to know about Christmas and New Year's in Italy, from the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to Epiphany. . . . read more
**Tips for Spending Christmas and New Years in Venice (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
The co-author of Chow! Venice: Savoring the Food and Wine of La Serenissimashares her tips from four Christmas/New Year's holidays spent in Venice. . . . read more
**Catch the Christmas Spirit in Puglia, Campania, Umbria, Tuscany and More (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
Our guide to Christmas celebrations in Amalfi, Bolzano, Bressanone, Gargano, Gubbio, Milan, Naples, Prato and Rome. . . . read more
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