La dolce vita turns sour as Italy faces up to being old and poor

The Christmas fair on Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome looks as cheerful as ever: glittering decorations, funfair booths and roasting chestnuts. In St Peter?s Square the giant Christmas tree is lit, and the streets are full of visitors soaking up the festive version of la dolce vita.
From: www.timesonline.co.uk