We the Italians December 28, 2014 - 50

TH TH # 50 • DECEMBER 28 , 2014 # 50 • DECEMBER 28 , 2014 read more about #Italian Culture and History ITALIAN CULTURE AND HISTORY: SAN GREGORIO ARMENO THE CHRISTMAS NATIVITY TRADITION W ith every new start to the Christmas season, the shopping race takes off, and the Italian streets are filled with exquisitely festive colors and light. Shop windows are decorated to attract the eye, while most cities also host their own Christmas markets, where you can purchase typical products and, most of all, presents and almost anything to do with Christmas. Of all the markets, the one you should not miss is the one in Via San Gregorio Armeno in Naples, with its endless shops dedicated to the Christmas Nativity tradition famous all over the world. This street and its shops can be visited at any time of the year - tourists can enjoy a magical Christmas atmosphere when they please. The large part of the artisan workshops are always open with handicraft products on display (though in a smaller quantity than what you can see during Christmastime). The BY ITALIA.IT IMAGES © http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_via_dei_pastori_-_particolare_di_un_banco-_Napoli.jpg#mediaviewer/File:La_via_dei_pastori_-_particolare_di_un_banco-_Napoli.jpg - http:// commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_maschera_di_Pulcinella_2.jpg#mediaviewer/File:La_maschera_ di_Pulcinella_2.jpg - https://www.flickr.com/photos/-lucam-/6679451731/sizes/l - https://www.flickr. com/photos/ginozar/3055926960/sizes/l 10 | WE THE ITALIANS WE THE ITALIANS | 11 www.wetheitalians.com www.wetheitalians.com

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