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Christmas in Italy is a celebration that highlights religious and cultural traditions. The nativity scene is a fundamental tradition, and families often set up detailed representations of the scene of Jesus' birth. Midnight Mass is an important part of the festivities. Christmas dinner is a festive meal with traditional Italian dishes. The Italian Santa Claus, called "Babbo Natale," plays a role in delivering gifts. Saint Stephen's Day is celebrated on December 26th. Epiphany, on January 6, features the figure of "La Befana." Christmas markets, festive decorations and delicacies such as panettone and pandoro are an integral part of the celebrations. Italian Christmas is a warm, family-friendly celebration.