Here in the village there was the traditional Christmas fire burning all night between the 24th and 25th. There will be another one at New Year as well.
A mixture of old pagan rites brought into the Christian celebrations.
DH helped bring the wood etc with other village folk.
There was also a nativity scene set up in the piazza and a "Living Presepe" with villagers acting out the nativity story after a procession.
The traditional big meal based on fish. (Lots of cooking!) On the 25th another big meal with meat this time. Some people even do it today the 26th! Personally I never have. Just too much food and drink.
New year will soon be here as well and then Epiphany with the "Befana" who brings gifts:...and yes, there is yet more food!
My idea of a holiday is just to rest and knit instead! Lazy!
Did you have a nice holiday? How did you celebrate?
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