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Dicembre 2021

Christmas Tree In St. Peter Square 2021

Christmas Tree In St. Peter Square 2021 In Rome, the tradition of the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square began in 1982 with Pope John Paul II, who had received as a gift a very large fir tree from a farmer who had brought it from Poland to Rome. Pope Wojtila had no choice but...
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Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice Today in the northern hemisphere is the shortest day of the year: the winter solstice. The word solstice, just for a change, comes from the Latin word “Solstitium“. It means “Stationary Sun”, that is, the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky. Obviously the ancient Romans didn’t have our astronomical information but...
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The History of the Christmas Tree

The History of the Christmas Tree In Rome, decorating the tree is a widespread custom now in every neighborhood and even in every family. This is something that happens all over the world, the origins of which some trace back to ancient Greece and also to the Romans of the Eastern Empire.   Obviously it...
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Christmas Tree in Rome 2021

Christmas Tree in Rome 2021 How many 🎄Christmas trees do you think there are in Rome❓   They are an enormous number if you think that Rome has over 5.000.000 inhabitants and at least in every home there is one. Not to mention those that are in front of the stores and a bit ‘everywhere....
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Rome, Light & Barroque

Rome, Light & Barroque When I walk in this city, light is a friend that accompanies me. Have you seen how the sun illuminates the monuments of Rome? The light draws shadows and lights especially on the baroque palaces, churches and fountains. Rome is the cradle of Baroque and this style enhances the light of...
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