Explore & Experience: the Origins of Christmas in Rome
“Io Saturnalia!”
Could it be today’s Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, or Feliz Navidad??
Did you know that even before Christ was born, there were already celebrations going on during our modern Christmas time?
Romans did celebrate their own Christmas, and although the celebrations were dedicated to other gods, there are many similarities and traditions that still live up to today – including big friendly banquets and giving gifts!
Join us in this festive virtual journey to find out about the origins of Christmas and how they still influence our current Christmas traditions. This virtual tour will be led by the fabulous Francesca, a professional Roman tour guide who is an expert in Roman history.
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- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Date: Dec 17 2021
- Time: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Francesca Rossi Pantoja
My name is Francesca Rossi Pantoja - I’m Chilean-Italian with a Brazilian background. I have been living in Rome for the past 8 years now, and in Italy for the past 9. I’m a professional designer with a specialization in museology. I love history and I have done a number of Masters and courses in Chile, Rome, Milan and other European cities. I have been working as a professional licensed tour guide in Rome since 2013, taking couples, families and kids from all around the world to see the beautiful and breathtaking museums, neighborhoods, churches and archeological sites.
