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Part 5: Italy

Rick Steves' European Christmas (video) by Rick Steves

Dec 8, 20068:47Society & Culture

From Piazza Navona's Christmas market to the ultimate manger scene in front of St. Peter's Basilica, the city of Rome bursts with Christmas traditions. La Befana and Babbo Natale delight children and travelers alike, and...

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Part 5: Italy is an episode from Rick Steves' European Christmas (video) by Rick Steves. From Piazza Navona's Christmas market to the ultimate manger scene in front of St. Peter's Basilica, the city of Rome bursts with Christmas traditions....

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Published Dec 8, 2006, 8:47 long, audio available.

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What is Part 5: Italy about?

From Piazza Navona's Christmas market to the ultimate manger scene in front of St. Peter's Basilica, the city of Rome bursts with Christmas traditions. La Befana and Babbo Natale delight children and travelers alike, and help to make the season memorable. In Tuscany, sacred music and prayer infuse the tranquil landscape, and living nativities recreate the town of Bethlehem on the most holy of nights. For more information on Rick Steves' European Christmas — including the European Christmas DVD, Blu-ray, Music CD and Book — visit

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Part 5: Italy is an episode from Rick Steves' European Christmas (video) by Rick Steves.

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This episode is 8:47 long.

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This episode was published on Dec 8, 2006.

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Part 5: Italy is from Rick Steves' European Christmas (video) by Rick Steves.

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Published Dec 8, 2006 and 8:47 long