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Tom heard a satisfied meow and headed towards the sound. In the courtyard of the building a ball was taking place! Men and woman in ornate clothing danced to music, while overhead fireworks were released into the evening sky.
Just then, Tom glimpsed Digby, happily eating a piece of chicken. He was sitting in the arms of . . . Granny Bea!
Florence had feasts and festivals all year round, but the summertime was the perfect setting for some
of their biggest celebrations. As well as outdoor calcio games, there would also be parades of crafted scenery, and evening balls. When these events were part of
a particularly important yearly festival, such as the festival of
, workers were able to take the day off to
celebrate them.
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