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Ceppo is also known as ‘the tree of light’ is decorated with color pennants, colored paper, pinecones, small candles and a star is fixed at its apex. Homes, streets and shops are beautified with Italian Christmas decoration. Stars, glass bulbs, Santa Claus, candles, wooden toys are part of the Italian Christmas decoration.
The simple and plain, yet charming presepe are displayed in several churches. Presepe is wonderfully made here. And can keep the visitors spell-bound by its perfection.
On the streets, restaurants and in stores are displayed little signs which say ’Buon Natale’ meaning “Merry Christmas’ This Italian Christmas decoration lays more emphasis to the true reason behind celebrating Christmas i.e. birth of Christ. Although there is a sharp difference in the Italian and American way of observing Christmas, the gist remains the same, a season to rejoice, merriment and togetherness.
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