what is christmas called in italy

In Italy, Christmas is called "Natale" which is a direct translation of the word "Nativity" from the Latin language. It is celebrated on December 25th and is marked by the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time of joy, family gatherings, and gift-giving. The holiday is celebrated with traditional foods such as panettone, a fruit-filled cake, and pandoro, a sweet, star-shaped cake. The city of Rome is known for its extravagant Christmas decorations and festive celebrations.