At noon on Christmas Day, the Pope delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing from St. Peter’s Basilica; it is free and open to all in the square.

Traditionally a "lean" meal with no meat. Expect the Feast of the Seven Fishes , featuring baccalà (salt cod), fried artichokes, and pasta with clams.

A rich, multi-course family affair. Key dishes include cappelletti in brodo (meat-stuffed pasta in broth) and abbacchio (roast lamb).

A large-scale holiday village inspired by international traditions, complete with ice skating and live performances.