STILL WAITING
Submitted by Gala Placidia on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 04:42In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Italians traditionally put up
Submitted by Andiamo on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 05:39In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Santa's grotto or................................
Submitted by Santamarinese on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 10:03In reply to Italians traditionally put up by Andiamo
.........................just a few decorations. Only said the other day "should we be taking our Christmas tree with us to Italy when we move there" to my husband. He didn't know the answer, but I suspect someone here can tell me what is the norm for Italy. Thanks Toni
XMAS TREES
Submitted by Gala Placidia on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 11:41In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
depends on what is xmas
Submitted by Ram on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 15:19In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I think Dec 8 is about the right time, so maybe Dec 12 isn't too late! In my 'piazza' a lovely chap died (too young) last year on about Dec 7, and it was simply 'understood' that nobody did Christmas lights last year: so I waited (along with my neighbours) until his widow 'opened the window' this year by stringing up stuff on her balcony. That happened yesterday: now everybody has followed her lead and the piazza is truly glowing. It is less about globalised Christmas, more about solidarity with your neighbours. Just a thought...
TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Submitted by Gala Placidia on Wed, 12/15/2010 - 12:57In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
That is what I call the true spirit of Christmas. Sharing with others both the joy and the sorrow. My father died on Christmas Day, so it is always hard for me to get into the joyful spirit. By the way, I haven't done anything about decorations yet.... but I will do it....