December 14, 2015

Cyrillic Festival

 Holidays and Events in Rome Nobody remembers why in Rocca Canterano, a village near Rome, decided to celebrate the Cuckold Day. In the centuries only there was noisy fun accompanying the events held in November in honor of all deceived wives and husbands.

The capital of Italy is an amazing city with its centuries-old history and traditions. In her calendar, many holidays and significant dates are noted, the meeting of which takes place with all the splendor inherent in the Italians. Romans not only love to have fun, but they also know how, and therefore any event in the city turns into a colorful spectacle.

In Rome, it is customary to celebrate Christmas with a family dinner at a festive dinner, which usually includes seafood and home tortellini, panettone and wine. Traditionally, friends and colleagues give each other presents and go on a visit.

The most important moment of the holiday is the solemn blessing of the Pope "Urbi et Orbi" from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, which always takes place on January 25 at 12 o'clock day.

In general, during the Christmas season in Rome, an amazing atmosphere reigns: Christmas nativity scenes, chants and a festive bazaar give the feeling of a real holiday.

Every year in Rome from late February to early March (after Merkoledy dei Chenery) is a colorful carna al, which has its roots in the Middle Ages. It lasts about two weeks, and at this time on the main squares of the city of piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Piazza Spagna and Via del Corso, you can see the festive processions of people in carnival suits and masks, various performances and fireworks.

On the Day of the founding of the city , which the Romans celebrate on April 21, all celebrations take place on the Capitol Hill. The permanent attributes of the holiday are the performance of the mayor of the city, as well as a concert and fireworks. In addition, on this day everyone can visit the Museums of the Capitol for free.

Easter is rightly considered the most important Catholic holiday in Rome

Easter Week begins at the end of April from Thursday, during which you can attend Masses in the Vatican. Next is Good Friday during which you can see the solemn Catholic procession from the Colosseum to the Palatine Hill. During Holy Saturday, the Pope begins Easter Virginia, and on Easter Sunday, he celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Square.