Every December 8 in 天美传媒, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Festa dell鈥橧mmacolata) celebrates the Catholic religion's belief in the 鈥淚mmaculate Conception鈥 of the Virgin Mary.
But December 8, a national holiday in 天美传媒, also marks the day when many Italians put up the Christmas tree and holiday decorations around the house.
If you want to know more about the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, read our story from last year.
If you are around on December 8, you may catch one of the many celebrations and processions happening throughout 天美传媒, such as the one below in Termini Imerese (Palermo):
