| The Italians love food, and Christmas is no | | | | an important part in the Christmas festivities, with |
| exception.On Christmas Eve it is traditional to eat | | | | families attending mass together and watching the |
| fish dishes; certainly, no meat is eaten on | | | | Pope appear on his famous balcony on Christmas |
| Christmas Eve. Panettone, a traditionally light | | | | Day.Christmas lunch is often stuffed pasta |
| Milanese cake, also plays a part in this meal but | | | | parcels, followed by stuffed goose or boiled capon |
| can be eaten at any time with family and friends | | | | or more seafood. |
| during the holiday season.Religion and faith plays | | | | |