how does italy celebrate christmas

Italy celebrates Christmas with a lot of traditional customs and activities. The celebration typically starts on December 24th, with the "presepio" (nativity scene) being set up in homes and churches. The traditional Italian Christmas dinner on December 25th includes "seven fishes" (a variety of seafood dishes), while on December 26th the "Befana" (a sweet old lady) brings gifts for the children. The holiday is also characterized by the "Nativity reenactments" and "Nativity plays," which are popular in many Italian towns and villages.