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Dec
Vigilia di Natale, or Christmas Eve, is a special day for many people, celebrated on December 24th. It's the night before Christmas, and families often come together to share a big meal. In Italy and some other countries, people enjoy a "Feast of the Seven Fishes," where they eat different seafood dishes. On this night, children might also sing Christmas songs and enjoy the festive lights. Many families go to church or attend a midnight mass to celebrate the upcoming Christmas day. It's a time filled with excitement, love, and the feeling of togetherness as they wait for Christmas Day.
How to celebrate Vigilia di Natale?
Gather your family and friends for a cozy evening. Prepare a tasty dinner with lots of different dishes, especially fish. Set the table nicely with a festive tablecloth and candles. After eating, sing Christmas songs together and share stories. You can also play fun games or watch a Christmas movie. Before bed, exchange little presents with each other and make sure to hang your stockings for Santa. Leave out some milk and cookies for him, too. Don't forget to set up the nativity scene if you have one. Once everything is ready, it's time to dream of Christmas morning!
Where Vigilia di Natale is celebrated?
- - International
- - Italy
- - Switzerland
- - parts of the United States
- - parts of Canada
- - parts of Australia
- - parts of the United Kingdom
- - parts of Latin America
- - parts of Spain
- - parts of Portugal
- - parts of France
