ITALY-ROME-WARM HOLIDAY SEASON

ITALY-ROME-WARM HOLIDAY SEASON

(221226) -- ROME, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy leisure time at Spanish Steps on Christmas Day in Rome, Italy, on Dec. 25, 2022. Italy is expected to have its warmest holiday season in at least 50 years, according to meteorologists, more anomalous weather in a year filled with unusual weather patterns. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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