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January 1st - Capodanno 30-12-2008 to 31-12-2008
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New Years Day is a very important festivity celebrated with taste in Florence and all over Tuscany. For New Years Eve Florence illuminates all its miraculous squares and streets, it is a unique opportunity to experience the magic atmosphere of this beautiful city.
Except concerts, folk music and dancing, and charming walks between the main monuments that characterize the face of the City of Art, New Year 2009 in Florence is, also, unforgettable experience and discovery of the real flavors of the Tuscan traditions and cuisine. New Years Eve - Capodanno - there is celebrations throughout Florence to welcome in the New Year with a firework represent as part of a ceremony to frighten away the bad spirits of the old year and welcome in the new.
Italians eat lentils and wear red underwear on New Years day for good luck. Eating lentils is said to be prosperous for money.
Quel che fai a capodanno, lo fai tutto l'anno! What you do on New Year's Day, you'll do it all year long! Happy New Year!!!
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