Every year on December 24th, the ‘Ndocciata takes place in Agnone, in the province of Isernia. People of all ages light up the ‘ndocce or torches and walk towards the main street of the town. This torchlight parade seems a river of fire. The origin of this tradiJon is uncertain, but surely the ‘ndoccia was a tool used for pagan rituals to celebrate the solsJce of December 21st and then for ChrisJan rites to represent the Light of God and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
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