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Because Italy has a large Christian community in the country Christmas Boot is tinged with a religious and family. Traditions relate to the history of Catholicism but also coexist with some customsof pagan origin.

The family gathers for Christmas while most fun celebrations are held in the New Year when the Italians celebrate lka "notte di Capodanno", ie the last night of the year. Partiesand clubs are the most common places that night although prior to this meeting the family gathers to eat different delicacies, including a plate of lentils, which is typical in that night.

Anothergreat Italian customs is to give red lingerie for women and wish them good luck in the coming year. A very special character in Italian history is the witch Befana that deals Kings bring gifts for the5th of January. The witch flies over the country as a broom and leaves present in each house. This year will celebrate Befana Venice by fulfilled its silver jubilee and organize a regatta.

Italy isa country profundamnete religuiosa, something the Vatican have within their borders, but as happens in Spain, the practice has been relaxed.

Yet many of their traditions and celebrations have deepCatholic roots, which are mixed with other pagan origin. But above all it is still a family parties as reflected in this proverb "Natale with i tuoi, Pasqua with vuoi chi" (Christmas with yourfamily, Easter with whoever you want).
As our country in the 24th kicks off the holidays with the "Watch di Natale" which is the traditional "Cenone" (big dinner). And the 25th is also a day of meetingswith lunches, dinners and visits to family and friends, which includes many gift exchanges.

Among the pagan customs that are now more celebrated the arrival of the Befana Witch Marchela the eveningof January 5. This amounts to what in our country mean the Wise Men, and stroke is that broom, The Beafa also distributes toys and candy to the little Italian. And for those who misbehave, coal! And...