The old town's illuminations in Rome, Italy are wonderful.

When thinking about New Year's in Japan, one might assume that traveling to Europe on New Year's Eve would be boring because shops would be closed. However, one of the joys of winter vacations is seeing the Christmas illuminations. In Europe, the Christmas season starts on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and lasts until January 6th, the Epiphany, when the three wise men are said to have found the infant Jesus. Unlike Japanese culture, where New Year's decorations are put up the day after Christmas, you can enjoy Christmas throughout the winter holidays. Walking through the old town of Rome, you can experience simple and elegant Christmas illuminations on each street, making it highly recommended. There are many photo spots where you can enjoy the collaboration of monuments and Christmas trees, such as the Vatican, the Colosseum, and Piazza Venezia, making evening strolls even more exciting.