In Italian, New Year’s Day is called “capodanno” (pronounced kah|poh|DAHN|noh), which translates as “head of the year.” In fact, some even call New Year’s Eve “notte di capodanno,” or “sera di capodanno,” for night/evening of capodanno, despite New Year’s Eve having its own distinct feast name.
The festivities of the night before continue through the early hours of January 1, including the fireworks and bonfires, so if you’re a light sleeper who’s planning to turn in early-ish on December 31 you might have to alter your plans. Italy is a raucous celebrant when it comes to ringing in the New Year, so this might just be the kind of night where you can’t beat ‘em – so why not join ‘em?