Destination: Rome
Take The Kids Ancient Sights Churches Other Sights Outdoor Parks and Shows	Christmas From the beginning of December until Epiphany (6 January) Rome is decorated with delicate street lighting and, on some streets, red carpets. Piazza Navona is taken over by a massive Christmas market selling an exotic range of gaudy sweets, cheap toys and Christmas decorations. In addition many churches have presepi (nativity scenes), often with valuable old models placed in realistic Renaissance street scenes. Carnevale Carnevale takes place the week before Shrove Tuesday and children dress up as cartoon or historical characters, animals and so on to walk through the streets with their parents, letting off fire crackers and throwing confetti.	COUNTRY Italy REGION Tuscany & Florence CITIES Rome   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...     Eat & Drink     Stay     Shop     Take The Kids     Be Entertained     What's On When   Practical Matters Florence Naples Venice MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK