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December 31, 2020

Covid Christmas in Rome 2020

Covid Christmas in Rome 2020 is a quite different holiday from the usual. Italians are spending this holiday season in quasi-lockdown which has naturally impacted so many businesses, from hotels to restaurants and more.
The hotel industry has been particularly hard hit by Covid and many, if not most, hotels are closed.

The sad look of many Rome hotels that are closed down due to Covid
The sad look of many Rome hotels that are closed down due to Covid

This year my annual Christmas post celebrates Covid Christmas in Rome 2020 and the struggling travel industry and especially Rome’s hotels.

Rome Hotel Via Veneto 2020

It’s a bittersweet experience to be in Rome during this Covid Christmas 2020. It’s delightful to have the city tourist-free and yet so heartbreaking for all the businesses that are struggling and barely making ends meet, or have been forced to close outright.
Please enjoy these photographs of Christmas trees and decorations during Covid Christmas in Rome 2020. And once the Covid crisis has passed and we are able to travel again keep Rome’s hotels in mind and join in helping them all get back on their feet!

Some of the hotels that are closed have nonetheless tried to offer a festive look for passersby, like the Hotel Savoy.

The Hotel Savoy is closed now but still has a beautiful Christmas tree at its entrance
Hotel Savoy

Some of Rome’s large historical hotels have chosen to stay open despite the economic crisis associated with the Covid crisis. Most of these hotels have a gorgeous Christmas tree in their foyer and entrance.

Hotel de Russie Christmas Rome 2020
Hotel de Russie
Hotel de la Ville Christmas tree 2020
The St. Regis
Hotel de la Ville tree Christmas Rome 2020
Hotel de la Ville
Hassler Hotel tree Christmas Rome 2020
Hassler Hotel

Last but not least every year there are always two places in Rome where you can count on seeing a wonderful Christmas tree. Piazza Venezia showcases the City of Rome’s Christmas tree.

Piazza Venezia 2020 Christmas Tree

And of course the Vatican always has a lovely Christmas tree – this year from Slovenia, along with a Presepe.

Vatican 2020 Christmas Tree from Slovenia

You can count on a unique presepe every year and Covid Christmas in Rome 2020 is no exception with this extremely modern and somewhat controversial nativity scene interpretation.
As has become a Vatican tradition this nativity scene was donated by an Italian region, this year the Abruzzo region. It comes from Castelli, a town steeped in ceramic heritage. The ceramic figures were created over a ten year period by the teacher and students of a local art school.

The Vatican St Peter’s Square, Christmas 2020
The Vatican 2020 Presepe from Abruzzo
Vatican Presepe from Abruzzo, 2020

Some other Christmas Holiday Posts to Check Out

Christmas in Rome 2019 – what to see and do

Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies and Holiday Desserts

Never to late to check out the Holiday Gift Guide!

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