Italians kiss the Bambino at annual ceremony. Children of the Italian colony, tucked away in the little streets behind Clerkenwell Road, attended the annual ceremony of 'Kissing the Bambino'in the Italian church, Clerkenwell. The Bambino, a doll representing the Holy Child, was held by priest and the children are kissed it at the altar. Photo shows, a child kissing the Bambino at the ceremony. 16 January 1938