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2. 2 Most of us usually decorate the Christmas tree on 8th of December. Our presepe is a representation of the nativity scene made with small statues. Children go looking for some moss in the country, so we make it more realistic. In some villages there is the tradition of representing the Nativity scene.

3. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY3 Between the last days of November and the first of December in Italy you can feel the first atmosphere of Christmas! Our town turns on! Everybody starts to decorate their house with coloured blinking lights and in the main square a big christmas tree shines. Children write their letters to Father Christmas to ask him for some gifts.

4. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY4 It’s based on fish recipes and composed by several courses. Spaghetti with clams Gamberoni (king prawns) Aragosta (lobster) Calamari fritti (fried squids)

5. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY5 We also consume natural products which are typical of winter like oranges, apples, pears, tangerines and dried fruits. Finally we eat traditional Christmas cakes, Panettone and Pandoro.

6. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY6 Some people attend the midnight Service in Church. Some others celebrate sitting around the christmas tree and sharing presents.

7. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY7 Adults dress up as father christmas in order to delight children

8. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY8 On 25th we party again with our relatives. Once more eating a huge lunch and gaining weight! It’s an occasion to meet all your family and spend time with them!It’s something very rare nowadays.

9. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY9 Toys, electronic equipments, clothing are the most expected and desired gifts. They represent the most commercial side of Christmas

10. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY10 CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN OUR SCHOOLS

11. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY11 Students and teachers decorate their classrooms

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17. LLP CHRISTMAS IN ITALY17 WE HAVE A CHRISTMAS PARTY AND A FUNDRAISER IN EVERY SCHOOL TO KEEP THE TEN LONG DISTANCE ADOPTIONS. OUR SCHOOL HAS CHOSEN FOR CHRISTMAS THE SOLIDARITY '. solidarity Market