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 […]
Christmas street markets are the true protagonists of the Christmas shopping frenzy; here you can find handmade objects, gifts and decorations.
Ten Italian books to read or to give as gifts this Christmas, books to talk about together in front of a hot chocolate and a slice of panettone.
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.
Christmas is celebrated everywhere in Italy, but there are some places particularly beautiful in this period, which are definitely worth a visit
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 traditions for Christmas.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
