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? asked in TravelUnited StatesChicago · 2 months ago

Why are very small Christmas lights called Italian lights in some parts of the U.S., such as Chicago.?

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  • 2 months ago

    The Italian flag is red, green and white so some Italian neighborhoods and restaurants display them. 

  • 2 months ago

    That style of light is modeled after small lights often found in Italian venues.  I know of several Chicago-area Italian restaurants that have them as part of their decor.

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