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Il giorno dell’immacolata concezione (the day of the
immaculate conception) has been celebrated for centuries in Italy
on 8 December.
It is an official festa (feast day) when the immaculate
conception of Jesus is celebrated in the Christian calendar. But most of the
shops in Padova are open as usual and do a brisk trade as people do their
Christmas shopping.
As in many other countries across the world, Christmas
shopping actually begins earlier than 8 December in Italy, with Christmas
trees, lights and decorations starting to go up during November.
But Padova’s two famous market squares, Piazza della Frutta
and Piazza delle Erbe will be even busier than usual from now until Christmas
Eve.
Buona Festa!
