Daily Archives: December 5, 2011

Slideshow: Christmas Lights in Rome

Rome is lighting up with holiday spirit! Check out the slideshow below for some highlights from this weekend’s festivities, and come back throughout the month as the rest of the city is illuminated!  Read this for more info on tree … Continue reading

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December 8: Celebrating with the Pope near the Spanish Steps

Pope Benedict XVI, a large crane, and thousands of screaming fans. Ok, so I’m exaggerating a little. But just a little. December 8th is the feast day of the immaculate conception. This is NOT the immaculate conception of Jesus (the … Continue reading

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Christmas Market in Piazza Navona

It’s Christmas time in Rome, and that means one thing – fortune tellers, candy, and a carousel in Piazza Navona.  The Piazza Navona Holiday Market, which has slowly been coming to life over the last few weeks, with the addition … Continue reading

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