Roundup: Usually festive holiday season to be muted in Italy amid coronavirus restrictions


  • World
  • Friday, 11 Dec 2020

ROME, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- As Italy moves toward what is traditionally the most festive part of the year, analysts and key observers say this holiday season will stand in stark contrast to those of previous years.

As in most western countries, December in Italy is marked by the Christmas and New Year's holidays -- both customary occasions for family gatherings, parties, and meals out. This year, amid a deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, almost none of that will be possible.

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