Christmas Festival

The last thing about Holy See you should know is Christmas Festival. Apart from being known to be the world’s smallest country, the Vatican city largely grabs eyeballs for its Christmas celebration and festive rituals. This wonderful nation with immense cultural and religious significance owes great to the Catholics all over the world. The nation which is also known for its architectural wonders is one of the most visited places during Christmas. In this country which is the home to Pope, Christmas is one of the most celebrated festivals in Vatican City. The Christmas celebrations in the Vatican start with the Novena which comes eight days prior to the festival and closes on Christmas day. It is the day when the people of the Vatican, irrespective of young and old set out to Vatican square to seek the blessings of the Pope.

Well-lit markets, decked up Christmas trees, soothing Christmas carols, and lively masses, Christmas is a magical 21-day affair in the Vatican city. Every year, there’s a different Nativity scene curated by skilled artists and displayed at the center of Peter St. Peter’s Square. The nativity scene is a display of figurines and models that represent baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, farm animals, angels, etc that stages the birth of Lord Jesus. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a unique opportunity for anyone during the auspicious occasion of Christmas.