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New Year is the time of joy and merriment in Italy. It is one of the main festivals in the country and is celebrated by millions of people. The country is known for rich culture and tradition and lots of New Year traditions in Italy bring out the rich culture that is associated with various festivals in the country.
Italians are holy people and known for piousness towards their religion. Thousands of people gather at the churches and cathedrals to attend the midnight mass to welcome the year ahead. This is considered to be one of the main New Year traditions in Italy. Thousands of people also attend at Vatican City.
Lighting fireworks also ranks among the important New Year traditions in Italy. The night sky is lit with beautiful fireworks of various types. Major fireworks competitions are also held in the major cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence and so on. The best display of fireworks during New Year takes place in the city of Naples. Fire crackers in Italy are known as petards. The fire works are considered auspicious as they drive out the evil forces of the previous year and welcome the year ahead with lights.
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