The Prespe is a manger scene. All of the characters, including Mary, Joseph, and the three wise men, and the animals are all represented. Size can run from large to small, with some representing the entire village of Bethlehem.
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there is a strist 24 hour fast before Christmas eve which is followed by a celebration
The popular Christmas tradition in Italy include gentlemen dressed in knickers and heavy wool capes playing their zampognari instrument. These instruments are played early mornings on Christmas season along the courtyards.
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Yes, Italy does have Christmas lights.
The nine-day period leading up to Christmas in Italy is called "Novena." It involves various religious practices, including prayers and special masses, as families prepare for the celebration of Christmas. Each day of the Novena often focuses on themes related to the Nativity and the coming of Christ. This tradition reflects the deep-rooted Catholic heritage in Italy.
In Italy, it is a tradition to eat lentils on Christmas Eve. This practice symbolizes good luck and prosperity for the coming year, as the shape of lentils resembles coins. Families often serve them as part of a festive meal that may also include other traditional dishes.
The village of Natale is located in Palmero, Italy. It is most famous for its name as it commonly refers to the celebration of Christmas - the saying "Buno Natale", meaning "Merry Christmas".
Zampognari is the name of traditional musicians that mark the beginning of the Christmas celebrations in some regions of Italy. The instrument they play is the bagpipe. Originally, these traditional musicians were shepherds who came down from the hills to celebrate the holiday season with their families. Nowadays these musicians are men who work in the city, but they come from families with Zampognari tradition.
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