By Rocco DeFazio and Mike Esposito

Our neighborhood group, Troy Little Italy, invites Capital District residents to join us at our fourth annual "Christmas in Little Italy" on Dec. 7 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Liberty Square (Fourth and Liberty) on the evening before Troy's Victorian Stroll. Parking is available at the Hill Street Market Place site.

The family friendly event begins with the blessing of an eight-foot Ceppo, a three-tiered, pyramid-shaped wood structure. The bottom shelf holds a Nativity scene donated by St. Anthony of Padua Shrine Church (Troy) representing the gift of God; the remaining two shelves contain greenery, fruits, nuts and presents representing the gifts of the Earth and Man. A member of the St. Anthony's pastoral care staff will offer the blessing.

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