Christmas in Rome is fairly low key. The city is not decorated as much as New York or London. Come for a wander with me and see what I found.
There is a fairly impressive nativity scene on the Spanish Steps.
Some shop windows have Christmas sparkle.
…excellent gift suggestions.
Piazza Venezia has a Christmas tree.
There are Christmas lights.
The churches are open to welcome people.
I suppose when a city is as beautiful as Rome it doesn’t need much decoration.
I am now on my way to Finland for a white Christmas…first Helsinki, then Rovaniemi where Santa lives and up to Lapland for some Northern Lights (we hope). There will be photos.
There is a wonderful Christmas Market in Piazza Navona
By: Sue on December 20, 2013
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Yes, it covers most of the piazza and there were lots of people about.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Bon Natalie Debra.🎄
By: Judi troncoso on December 20, 2013
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…and to you.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Very tasteful decorated, not overdone like other cities. Love your post Debra, thanks for sharing
By: corneliaweberphotography on December 20, 2013
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I was a bit surprised that there wasn’t more decoration, but the city did look very pretty.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Still love Christmas in Rome. Magical
By: Italian Wine Importers on December 20, 2013
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There were lots of people about and it seemed quite cheerful.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Rom is beautiful throughout te year. And I lo ve te Italia nativity ascens.
By: mulino dominillo on December 20, 2013
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The nativity on the Spanish Steps was excellent.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Love the lights. Love it all. Thanks for sharing. I have friends visiting Lapland at the moment – fingers crossed for the Northern Lights…
By: Theresa Lauf on December 20, 2013
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I am in Helsinki now and there is no snow. I’m sure it will be snowy further north.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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These are gorgeous pictures.
By: ranu802 on December 20, 2013
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Rome is a gorgeous city.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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So beautiful so beautiful dear Debra, Thank you, have a nice weekend, love, nia
By: niasunset on December 20, 2013
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Thank you Nia, I hope your weekend is great too.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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How wonderful, and now Finland! Now that will be something to see.. I love roma, though secretly I would like to get to NY and see what they do too.. c
By: cecilia on December 20, 2013
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New York is fabulous at Christmas time, you have to go there.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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I spent some time in Rome at Christmas a few years ago. I love that city!
Your photos are lovely and they bring back wonderful memories.
Happy Holidays
By: Savoury Image on December 20, 2013
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I love Rome too. I never get tired of walking those streets.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Thanks you sharing your photos of Rome during the Christmas season…I especially love the colorful lights. Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope you get to see the Northern Lights.
By: Karen on December 20, 2013
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The conditions are supposed to be good for the northern lights this year. I should be great.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Thanks for the Roman holiday. Safe journeys to Finland, and enjoy!
By: aFrankAngle on December 20, 2013
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I have had my first walk through lovely Helsinki. I do love this city.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Hooray … and I imagine a tad brisk … but that’s OK this for the season! … Reminder … if you get a chance … the doors to my holiday party will be open tomorrow in your morning.
By: aFrankAngle on December 20, 2013
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I’ve just come back from London which was rather OTT, but beautiful. Our little village has modest lights and lots of trees lit up in gardens. I’ve just done our tree!
By: Catherine on December 20, 2013
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London does Christmas very well…another wonderful city.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 20, 2013
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Breathtaking pictures Debra. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and much happiness for 2014.
By: Pam Proctor on December 20, 2013
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Rome is fabulous in any season but your photos of the street of lights is spectacular! Have a wonderful time in Finland and I’ll keep my fingers firmly crossed not only for Northern Lights, but clear skies to see them in!
By: Where's Wiwi? on December 21, 2013
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Still a magical city – wish we could have been there, too. Even Bangkok this year is not as decorated as last year, most likely due to the unrest here?, Have a wonderful time. Bon Natale, Debra – Carina 🙂
By: anyone4curryandotherthings on December 21, 2013
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Wade said he is jealous of your chance to photograph the northern lights and can’t wait to see the results. Have a safe trip!
By: Our Kitchen Inventions on December 22, 2013
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more religious stuff … and as you mentioned when the city is beautiful it doesnt require over devoration … happy holidays from Dubai
By: Mariam on December 22, 2013
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