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December 2009/January 2010 – Caesar’s Little Helpers
Rome Christmas shopping special
Cover of the Dec 2009/Jan 2010 Issue of The Roman Forum
So this is Christmas, and the question is not so much “what have you done” but what will you do? Our special two-month bumper edition provides the answers.
The Eternal City during the Christmas festive season is like nothing you will have experienced anywhere else in the world, so shopaholics, incurable romantics, and Rome aficionados, read on!
Travelling to Rome with a cause? Visiting on a romantic escapade? Planning to go for it amid immortal remains? Incurable romantic Jenny Lovett takes us on a tour of Cupid’s favourite spots in Rome; places guaranteed to make the heart go ‘pop’. Take it from Jenny: she’s tried them all!
If it’s the hustle and bustle of festive shopping then Christmas in Rome is guaranteed to offer much of the unusual and plenty of the traditional: take a look at our recommendations for some of the city’s most famous open-air markets, with highlights on Piazza Navona.
This time of year the city’s largest basilicas play host to some of Italy’s most ancient nativity scenes; we bring you insights on how to make your own ‘presepe’ and – if it’s a daytrip outside Rome you’re after – where to go in Lazio to visit some of Italy’s best known ‘live’ nativity scenes (panting bull and donkey included).
Keeping it Roman, but unusual, Tim Colbourne takes on a fascinating trip into Rome’s hidden Mithraea; a great opportunity for Rome habitués to scratch beneath the surface of all things Roman. Make a day of it!
On a more anthropological note this edition’s nightlife section gives you every necessary clue to knowing where and how to engage in Christmas and New Year’s eve dining out and all-out partying. Do as the Romans do!All of this, plus local shopping knowledge, charity, news and updated event listings are packed into this month’s edition!
The Editorial Team
