On January 6th, keep an eye out for the "Christmas Witch" who flies into Piazza Navona to give candy to children, marking the end of the holiday. Rome at Christmas: Memorable Holidays in the Eternal City
A free international display in St. Peter’s Square featuring mangers made from everything from glass to recycled technology. Christmas in Rome
While smaller than their northern European counterparts, Rome's markets offer a unique, carnival-like charm. On January 6th, keep an eye out for
At noon on Christmas Day, the Pope delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing from St. Peter’s Basilica; it is free and open to all in the square. A rich, multi-course family affair
A rich, multi-course family affair. Key dishes include cappelletti in brodo (meat-stuffed pasta in broth) and abbacchio (roast lamb).
Many ancient churches, such as Santa Maria Maggiore , house historic nativity scenes that are often more elaborate than the public squares. A Roman Holiday Feast