Old Town of Rome, Italy

The most interesting national holiday is the Foundation Day, which is celebrated on April 21. This celebration has the tendency to stretch for several days. During the holiday, you will be able to enjoy a lot of interesting cultural events and rituals. Every year, locals choose the Goddess of Rome, which becomes the winner of the beauty contest. One of the main roles during the holiday is given to the Vestals - the girls in the image of the emissaries of the Roman goddess Vesta, who follow the observance of all the ancient rituals. During the holiday, they must follow the sacred fire, which, according to an old legend, is the embodiment of the goddess Vesta. During the celebration, you can watch theatrical performances, which are devoted to important historical events. The main events are held near the temple of Hercules.

As in other European countries, the period of Christmas-New Year holidays and vacations lasts from December 25 to January 6 - from Christmas to Epiphany. New Year or Capodanno - one of the favorite holidays, and is celebrated everywhere, including Rome. The city acquires a festive look, the streets and squares are decorated with the appropriate New Year's attributes. At the same time, there is a period of school holidays, and it is natural that children get special attention during the New Year holidays. If you travel with children to Rome, then definitely you should visit the Navona Square, where you will enjoy the traditional fair-festival of toys. On January 1, Italy also celebrates the International Day of Peace.
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