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Though the birth of Jesus is celebrated on December 25, other traditions and customs are observed many days in advance.<\/p>\n<p>In small towns a week prior to Christmas, little children dressed as shepherds go from door to door, collecting gifts and goodies. They also sing carols and recite Christmas poems. The inspiration for this, however, remains the cr\u00e8che, which is decorated in every church and even public places and homes. This nativity scene or the cr\u00e8che is popular everywhere and thoroughly respected by all.<\/p>\n<p>St. Peter\u2019s square in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/vatican-city\">Vatican City<\/a> is the place to be while celebrating Christmas in Italy. Around noon, people gather here in large numbers to seek blessings from the Pope. At twilight candles are lit around the Presepio (nativity scene) and people go to attend the Midnight Mass, which is mandatory. The religious aspect governs the celebrations of Christmas in Italy, and generally a meatless feast is served on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas Day, however, is more fun and a large number of delicacies, essentially meat-based are served. Out of the various traditions and beliefs that make up the celebrations of Christmas in Italy, the visits by \u2018La Befana\u2019 (a mythical old lady riding a broomstick), rules the most. It is believed that \u2018La Befana\u2019 visits little children and gives away gifts while on her sojourn to meet baby Jesus. However, it is not on Christmas day that she would visit, but on the day of Epiphany that is January 6 when she undertakes her journey to Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>In many parts of Italy, Christmas is celebrated in unique ways that entices the tourists all the more. While the city of Torino is best visited for its display of lights, people love to visit Naples for its nativity scenes or cr\u00e8ches. Christmas in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/venice\">Venice<\/a> includes a grand ceremony of worship at St Mark&#8217;s Basilica, while the main attraction of Christmas in Rome is the Christmas market in the Piazza Navona.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian tradition of serving the dish of seven fish also attracts many. This traditional seafood meal also called &#8220;Feast of Seven Fishes&#8221; derives from the Christian tradition of abstaining from meat and milk products before Christmas Eve. It has now become a celebration of Italian seafood cuisine!<\/p>\n<p>Also Read :<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\">Italy major attractions<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/leaning-tower-of-pisa\">Leaning Tower of Pisa<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/amalfi-coast\">Amalfi Coast<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/venice\">Venice<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/the-colosseum\">Colosseum<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/rome\">Rome<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/portofino\">Portofino<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/uffizi-gallery\"> Uffizi Gallery<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/italy\/pompeii\">Pompeii<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/winter-christmas-destinations\"><strong>You Must be Interested in Best Christmas Destinations:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-celebration-in-new-york\">Christmas in New York<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-celebrations-in-south-africa\">Christmas in South Africa<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-celebrations-in-new-zealand\">Christmas in New Zealand<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-celebrations-in-brazil\">Christmas in Brazil<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-celebrations-in-australia\">Christmas in Australia<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/traditional-christmas-dinner-menu\">Traditional Christmas Dinner Menu<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/miscellaneous\/quirky-christmas-traditions\">Quirky Christmas Tradition Around the World<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/winter-christmas-destinations\">Best 5 Winter Christmas Destinations<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-in-italy\">Christmas in Italy<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-in-mexico\">Christmas in Mexico<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-in-canada\">Christmas in Canada<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-in-england\">Christmas in England<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/best-places-to-spend-summer-christmas\">Best Places to spend Summer Christmas<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/best-places-to-spend-summer-christmas\">Christmas in Chicago<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/culture\/christmas-celebrations-in-peru\">Christmas in Peru<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/top-6-places-for-those-dreaming-of-a-white-christmas\">Top 6 places for those Dreaming of white Christmas<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italy is one of the best places to visit during Christmas as people get fascinated by the colorful way in which the festival is celebrated. 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