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Holidays in Italy 1. Capodanno (New Year, January 1st) The first day of the New Year (Epiphanyth) 2. Befana (Epiphany- January 6th) The last holiday of the Christmas festivities Gras3. Carnevale (Mardi Gras-Carnival) Carnevale in Italy usually lasts about 10 days or so and ends on Martedi Grasso 4. Pasqua (Easter) This is the most important Catholic celebration and it is meant to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ.