Italians have certain flair when it comes to most things, so it shouldn?t be surprising that their New Year celebrations are unique as well. The festival that marks New Year ?s Eve is the ?La Festa di San Silvestro,? or St. Sylvester?s Feast. As the word ?feast? implies, the evening meal is the focus of the day, Italians tend to gather with family and friends for dinner. the traditional meal for the evening is pork and lentils.
The pork for them represents the richness of life, and the lentils symbolize money. Most cities and towns throughout the country will have some sort of fireworks display, but people often have their own private fireworks shows in squares, courtyards, and parking lots.
New Year?s Eve is toasted with prosecco or spumante for the most part (these are both Italian sparkling wines). Also note that in the weeks leading up to December 31, you?ll see a proliferation of red underwear hanging in all the outdoor markets as well as shop windows ? it?s an Italian tradition to wear red undies on New Year?s Eve (into New Year?s Day, naturally) for good fortune in the coming year. Italy is a raucous celebrant when it comes to ringing in the New Year, so this might just be the kind of night where you can?t beat ?em ? so why not join ?em?
And have a good night sleep at Vacanza Trapani for 44 EUR. Hibiscus for 50 EUR. And Colori Di Sicilia for 60 EUR.
New Year is a wonderful celebration especially if you have it here in Trapani!
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