The city of Rome’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will move to the Griffo Green in front of City Hall this year ...

ROME — Rarely have expectations for a tree been so high. For weeks now, Romans have been breathlessly awaiting the presentation of the Italian capital’s official Christmas tree, a year after the ...

Romans are awaiting the inauguration of this year's Christmas tree. ROME -- Romans looked perplexed at the sight of this year’s 70-foot Christmas tree hoisted into position Monday in the city’s ...

Rome's sickly official Christmas tree is dropping needles and earning nicknames ranging from "toilet brush" to "baldy." The 70-foot-high tree cost 48,000 euros, or $57,000, to transport from an ...

ROME — Romans have never held back when it comes to blaming their mayors for the city’s multiple shortcomings: tire-swallowing potholes, open-air neighborhood garbage dumps, marauding wildlife. But in ...

Rome during the Christmas season is a feast for the senses. Twinkling lights drape over the city’s cobblestone streets, towering Christmas trees adorn piazzas, and Nativity scenes beckon from churches ...

As December settles in, Christmas lights in Rome 2025 bring a calm, steady glow to the city’s streets and piazzas. Admire the trees in landmark squares and nativity scenes tucked beside churches as ...

The festive season of December, marked by the celebration of Christmas, is cherished by billions of people worldwide. We ...

The annual Christmas tree in the Italian capital has come under scrutiny ever since a 2017 debacle. Will this year’s pass social media muster? By Elisabetta Povoledo ROME — Romans have never held back ...