Italian Christmas Crafts and Traditions
- Nativity scenes (presepi): Clay or wood, simple to elaborate.
- Christmas trees (alberi di Natale): Lights, ornaments, tinsel.
- Wreaths (ghirlande): Evergreen boughs with ribbons, bows.
- Stockings (calze): Hung by fireplace for Santa.
- Gift‑giving (scambio di regali): Family, friends, coworkers.
- Feast (cenone di Natale): Christmas Eve meal—fish, pasta, meat.
- Midnight mass (messa di mezzanotte): Church celebration.
- Caroling (canti di Natale): Door‑to‑door singing.
- Dancing (balli di Natale): Parties, streets, squares.
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