An Italian Christmas becomes a true Christmas in the kitchen: Italian habits at the table with family and friends during Christmas.
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Ostuni: the first Italian city declared “safe for women”
Rosalinda Giannotti, a councilor in Ostuni, enthusiastically embraced the initiative proposed by the European Socialist Party to the European Parliament. Ostuni has officially become the first Italian city to be declared safe for women, joining the broader SafePlace4Women project. But what does this important recognition mean? Greater safety and well-being […]
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.
The most expensive shopping streets in Italy
Over the past two years, rental prices in Italy have soared by 30%, with square meter costs reaching unprecedented levels that make certain streets virtually off-limits for much of the population. Here is the updated list of Italy’s most expensive shopping streets as of December 2024, ranked by annual rental […]
The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center: An Italian Tradition Illuminating New York
The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is a shining icon that has illuminated the heart of New York for decades, but few are familiar with its fascinating story of tradition, emigration, and an Italian touch. This is the story of Cesidio Perruzza, the Italian who, during a time of deep […]
Italian Christmas cakes
Cakes and sweets are queens of the Italian Christmas celebrations; the tradition of the dolci di Natale is long and varied all over Italy.
Christmas holidays: some common Italian habits
How these weeks of Christmas and New Year are celebrated in Italy.
14 December: Tortellini in Broth National Day – Between History and Curiosity
This day cannot be tied to us Italians. Surely, the residents of Modena, Bologna, and Castelfranco Emilia celebrated this day with a nice dinner of tortellini in broth. Yes, the dispute over the origins of tortellini is still ongoing and will most likely never be resolved. We can’t even agree […]
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