Italy is a fantastic place!  Every corner you turn, there is something that will take your breath away.  We spent Christmas here, 6 nights.  Christmas is celebrated in a much different way than in North America. They don’t have the level of commercialism we have.  It’s more about religion and peace.  I have to say I prefer it this way.  We went to a Christmas Eve mass at a small Catholic church that was one of a few in English, and later that night, we went to Vatican Square for the Pope’s mass.  It was not in English but a fun experience.    The one thing I can say I won’t miss in Rome is trying to cross the street; man, these Italians are crazy drivers!!