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In rome, piazza navona is full of holiday spirit Nov 26, 2007
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Rome's Piazza Navona is always a favorite place to enjoy a gelato or sit in a café with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, and Girlawhirl loves the mix of performers, musicians and artists who set up shop on a daily basis. But during the month of December the whole vibe changes as the holidays take center stage… The holiday bazaar starts December 1st and lasts through January 6th when the Befana makes an appearance with gifts for the children. (January 6th is the day that it's said the Three Wise Men arrived to greet Jesus, and is celebrated in Italy with the exchange of gifts). Girlawhirl's seen it officially referred to as the Toy Fair, or the Christmas Fair, and as far as she's concerned it's not to be missed. From handmade toys and candy for the kids to nativity scenes and other holiday bric-a-brac for adults, there's something for everyone, including lots of activities for children throughout the run of the fair.
Girlawhirl never leaves without a bag full of holiday goodies. The fair runs every day, from 9 am to about 7 pm in Piazza Navona.
even before the fair starts, there's plenty of holiday cheer in Rome, including this flashing tree in a store window.
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