January 6th is celebrated in the monastic village of Farfa with a live re-enactment of the arrival of the 3 Wise Kings. Everyone is in traditional costume, complete with Joseph, Mary, and a mini stable where the baby Jesus has just been born, with sheep, a donkey and calf. Shop keepers, locals and musicians (plus centurions) all dress up to complete the scene and the local village of Farfa comes alive! The Epithany is celebrated with this amazing scene, every year.
This is why I love living in the Rome countryside. This is the real Italy.
