Many of the most popular Italian holidays are shared with all the western world, think of Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Others have been imported, like Halloween. Others yet are typically Italian, like our national holidays or the Epiphany. Let’s review some of the most cherished among Italian holidays, which […]
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