Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Festival

Another special time for the city-state, as St Peter's Square is decked out with a massive Christmas tree that illuminates the plaza, and small nativity decorations are dotted throughout the city. As the most watched Christmas Mass in the world, this special Christmas celebration should be planned ahead of time. On Christmas Eve, the Midnight Mass is held at 9:30 p.m., rather than at midnight. Because this is such a popular time of year, the Vatican recommends that people apply for tickets 2-6 months in advance. If you are unlucky enough to be unable to compete for such a popular event, you can still watch the Mass on large screens just outside St Peter's Square. Even if you have a large crowd, you will still have an incredible atmosphere and a sense of togetherness for this magical event.

The Christmas Eve Midnight Mass festival, one of the most famous in the Vatican, has a large and monumental scale that attracts thousands of participants. Come to the Vatican for one of these most famou festivals.

Location: St Peter's Square