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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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