Christmas in Italy is an educational video introducing viewers to the sights, sounds, traditions and customs typical of the Italian Christmas season. Everything from the sounds of the Zampognari from Abruzzi celebrating the coming of the Christ child with their woolen bagpipes and fifes to the story of Befana, the witch who initiated the tradition of giving Christmas gifts to little children are explained with reenactments and authentic Italian scenes highlighting the joys of this special time of year.