Christmas

Food & Drink
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 12/15/2015 - 02:12
Looking for a delicious Christmas sweet? Then here is a stocking full of tasty Christmas sweets! John Bensalhia provides the selection... Dentists beware! Once…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 12/11/2015 - 00:00
Torrone (nougat) is a confection traditionally enjoyed at Christmas and during winter in Italy. It was already known in ancient Rome, however its most famous…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/10/2015 - 06:45
Perhaps not many know that the first nativity scene in history was staged by Francis of Assisi, around 1223. As described in Francis’ biography by St.…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 12/10/2015 - 02:45
John Bensalhia takes his place at the Christmas dinner table to look at the traditions of serving fish and pasta dishes in the festive season... Close your…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/09/2015 - 03:55
If you're looking for gift ideas, decorations, local handicrafts, festive food and wine and a cheerful holiday spirit, head to one of South Tyrol's five…
Language
by ITALY | Mon, 12/07/2015 - 12:00
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/03/2015 - 23:00
If you’re having a hard time feeling the spirit of the holidays this year, or, you’re not and can’t get enough of it, head to one of these three charming towns…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Mon, 12/22/2014 - 05:46
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 12/19/2014 - 06:45
Spend Christmas at the home of any family in the region of Emilia and you can be sure to find cotechino and zampone at the table. Let me tell you that you are…