Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi.
This old Italian verse truly expresses the strong feeling the Italian people have for the celebration of Christmas. It means "you celebrate Easter with whomever you please, but Christmas only with your own."
In fact, Christmas is often described as the warmest, most intimate Italian holiday because it is a special time when family members get together to enjoy age-old traditions. On Christmas Eve, a ceremony takes place around the presepio, a nativity scene of Bethlehem. Then, after Midnight Mass, there is a cenone, which is a delicious feast of rich Italian food.
I can't think of a better way to celebrate Christmas, can you?
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