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Cannon Fire Heralds Christmas in Rome From Castle of San Angelo
Cannon fires from the historic Castle of San Angelo at sunset on Christmas Eve signaling the start of the holy season in Rome. By nine o clock all attend church for the Gloriate midnight Mass as festivity spreads to hotels and restaurants. Calabrian shepherds return between Christmas and Epiphany, visiting homes with bagpipes and receiving gifts from hosts.
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