If you wanted a traditional holiday tale, here is a short story about a surprise reunion:
It was December 24th, and Marta’s house was filled with the smell of lasagne and roast beef. While the children were buzzing with excitement to open their gifts, Marta felt a pang of sadness because her brother, Matteo, was working far away and couldn't make it home. Vacanze di Natale
A businessman trying to hide his mistress from his wife, a young group of friends from Rome looking for romance, and a "piano man" providing the soundtrack to their late-night antics. If you wanted a traditional holiday tale, here