When spending Christmas in Rome you will want to plan your city break from 25th of December to the 6th of January. During this period there are Christmas Trees and shops with lights and festive decorations. During Christmas you will find that some of the wonderful traditions from the past happening even today.

Christmas Past and Present

In the past you would find that a man named Father Christmas visited children and gave them presents on New Years Day the day for celebrating Basil. Another past tradition still help today is where carolers will go around spreading good cheer to all those they meet. The Christmas dinner is another tradition that has made it through time, and you will find that most tables have either turkey or pork and delectable desserts like kourabies and melomakarona decorating them.

Differences from a Christmas in Rome and one you might be used to

Christmas is very much celebrated in Rome but it is not the same holiday you might know or remember. In Rome family is what Christmas is all about and not friends, people you know or those you work with. This is a time for the Traditional Fish and Tortellini to spread around and ate followed with a glass of bubbly spumante.

Where to go during a Christmas Break in Rome

Some might wonder what to do while on their Chrsitmas Vacation in Rome but many of the things you would do through out the rest of the year can be enjoyed during this time as well. With the Old Rome history such as the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum, and Trevi Fountain near by and in all of the ancient glory. Or something more modern with a tour of Rome at night through the old parts and the Trastevere also you cannot forget The Jewish Ghetto.

You will also want to visit some of the quaint and festively decorated stands and shops in Rome. During this time the culture and history of Rome cannot only be seen but felt in each step you take. All around you the smells and flavors of the Holiday can be felt and experienced. Although you might want to bring a few extra dollars for those impromptu gifts and trinkets, you should also bring a healthy appetite to savor and enjoy all of the wonderfully flavored foods.

Christmas in Rome can be an unforgettable experience if you let it.

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