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New Year's Eve and New Year in Italy Christmas , Italy , Winter Reading time: 8 minutes Festivities between tradition and modernity When you think of New Year's Eve, images of fireworks, champagne and exuberant parties often come to mind. In Italy, a country known for its rich culture and traditions, New Year's Eve, or "Capodanno" as it is known in Italian, is a very special celebration. This article takes you on a journey through Italian New Year's Eve customs and shows how Italians welcome the New Year. Table of contents Arch of Constantine and Colosseum, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Italy (Photo © Canva.com) Historical background and regional differences New Year's Eve is deeply rooted in history and tradition in Italy. The name "Capodanno" is derived from the Latin "Caput anni", which means "beginning of the year". Originally, New Year's Day was dedicated to Saint Sylvester, a pope who live...