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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry! Carnival in Rome!

Today is the first day of Carnival, and we all know the celebrations in Rome can't rival those Venice. In fact these days no one associates Carnival with Rome. But just a few hundred years ago (the blink of an eye in Rome-time), Rome was the place to be to celebrate this raucous, bacchanalian late-winter event.

History, Customs, EventsTiffany ParksFebruary 11, 2012Carnival, Carnevale, Carnevale RomanoComment

Celebrating Peter and Paul

As the patron saints of the city of Rome, their day is a special occasion (as well as a public holiday) here in the Eternal City. The day begins with a spectacular mass at St. Peter's Basilica which ends with the Pope kissing the feet of the medieval statue of St. Peter.

Customs, ArtTiffany ParksJune 29, 2011Comment