December is a month were the sacred and the pagan mingle, showing how our country’s traditions come from a very distant past, before Christianity rooted.
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The best places for Christmas in Italy
Christmas is celebrated everywhere in Italy, but there are some places particularly beautiful in this period, which are definitely worth a visit
Spending Christmas holidays in Milan
Milan, the stylish and vibrant metropolis of Italy, is not only a global fashion hub but also a charming destination to spend the Christmas holidays. As the city comes alive with festive lights, charming decorations, and an air of celebration, visitors are treated to a unique blend of traditional Italian […]
Italian Christmas History
Italian traditions for Christmas.
Cinepanettoni: Italian Christmas Comedy Movies
It all began in 1983 with Vacanze di Natale (Christmas Holidays), a comedy by Italian directors and screenwriters Carlo and Enrico Vanzina. The movie reunited most of the actors who played in the successful movies Sapore di Mare (Taste of the Sea, 1982) and Sapore di Mare 2 – Un […]
Christmas Recipes: Pandolce alla Genovese
Recipe of Pandolce, a typical ligurian Christmas cake, a sweet bread with candied fruit, it is traditionally brought to the Christmas table by the youngest of the family.
During the holidays, Milan is the brightest city in Europe, as seen from space
Italy, and particularly the Lombard county seat, clinched another bizarre yet unique record this year. Indeed, Milan stands out as the brightest city in Europe from October to December, outshining major tourism and luxury hubs like Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Milan is obsessed with Christmas lights From space, stars […]
New Year’s in Italy
New Year’s in Italy We’re a nation of fortune seekers and lucky charms lovers (no, not the cereals… although I admit I did contemplate the possibility, once, to buy a large bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows) and, if there’s a time of the year when it shows, it’s certainly at Capodanno, our New […]
Guardians of Tradition: Exploring the World’s Oldest Military Academy in Modena
Welcome to 17th-century Italy! Let’s dive into a temporal leap that takes us back to 1678 when the Royal Academy opened its doors. Since then, it has shaped generations of military leaders, contributing to the history of Italy. Over the years, the academy has emerged as a milestone in global […]
Italy triumphs in the 2024 Davis Cup: Berrettini and Sinner shine bright
Italy secured the ultimate recognition at the end of the 2024 Davis Cup finals, held in Malaga. Thanks to an extraordinary performance by Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner, Italian tennis celebrates a golden year. The trophy raised high marks a historic period for this sport in the country. Third Davis […]
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