On December 14th, the new Italian Highway Code was introduced, implementing stricter regulations to combat driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalties for violators have been increased, alongside new provisions concerning animal abandonment, limited traffic zones, e-scooters, and the use of mobile phones while driving. These updates are […]
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A 29-meter Christmas tree arrives in Piazza San Pietro
As is customary during the festive season, a massive Christmas tree has been installed in St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro) to celebrate the holy occasion of Christmas with grandeur and visual splendor. However, this gesture has drawn criticism from various media outlets and sparked widespread online debates. Critics have […]
Babbo Natale: The Italian Santa Claus
As the festive season approaches, many cultures around the world celebrate the spirit of Christmas with their unique traditions and iconic figures. In Italy, the joyous occasion is marked by the presence of Babbo Natale, the Italian Santa Claus. This is a cherished character who brings joy and gifts to […]
Christmas in Italy
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, one of the most important Christian festivities, but it actually has pagan origins.
An Italian Christmas Kitchen, from North to South II
Culinary tradition for Christmas in Italy. begins to change once we get to Lazio and our trip takes us to the South of the country.
The best living nativity scenes in Italy to see during the holidays
The first nativity scene, according to legend, was built in 1223 at the request of Saint Francis of Assisi. In Italy, 800 years later, the custom is still carried on by communities and cities distributed around the country. From Greccio to Genga, here is a guide to the most famous, […]
An Italian Christmas Kitchen, from North to South I
An Italian Christmas becomes a true Christmas in the kitchen: Italian habits at the table with family and friends during Christmas.
Italian December menu: winter flavors
Winter has officially arrived, and as tradition dictates, with December 8th – the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – homes are transformed into enchanting little worlds adorned with festive decorations. In this magical pre-Christmas atmosphere, which warms hearts and brings families closer to the most anticipated time of the year, […]
Gubbio Lights Up the World’s Largest Christmas Tree
A unique tradition, etched in the memories of every child, becomes a small yet significant triumph for a village nestled among the Umbrian hills. We’ve reached the 44th edition, warming the slopes of Mount Ingino, just behind the town of Gubbio, each year. The spirit of fraternity, teamwork, and camaraderie […]
The Italian Presepe: A Christmas Tradition
One of the most traditional symbols of Christmas, you’ll find a presepe or Nativity Scene in the home of almost all Italian Catholics.