In pics: festive atmosphere in Rome ahead of New Year

Holiday lights are seen on a street ahead of the New Year in Rome, Italy, Dec. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

Holiday lights are seen at the Piazza di Spagna ahead of the New Year in Rome, Italy, Dec. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

A tourist takes a photo of holiday lights ahead of the New Year in Rome, Italy, Dec. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

People enjoy a carousel ahead of the New Year in Rome, Italy, Dec. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

Holiday lights are seen on a street ahead of the New Year in Rome, Italy, Dec. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

People enjoy a carousel ahead of the New Year in Rome, Italy, Dec. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

A tourist takes a photo of holiday lights ahead of the New Year in Rome, Italy, Dec. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)