Nativity Scene
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/09/2021 - 03:04
The tradition of the ‘presepe’ in Italy began with none other than Saint Francis of Assisi’. Profoundly moved after seeing the sacred representations on the…
Culture
by Laura Morelli | Tue, 12/15/2020 - 02:30
On December 25, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Christ as it’s described in the Gospels. Over the course of centuries, artists experimented…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 12/06/2019 - 00:00
[Candelo, Piedmont.]
Get into the holiday spirit when you visit these Italian villages where Christmas is celebrated with special events.
Candelo (Piedmont…
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…
Travel
by Katia Amore | Mon, 12/22/2014 - 03:35
During Christmastime in Italy, you are bound to come across presepi in homes, churches and piazzas all over the country. Presepe, which literally translates…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/03/2014 - 03:21
Hailed as "the only floating Nativity Scene in the world", the presepe in the small fishing village of Cesenatico in Emilia-Romagna is an annual tradition…
Culture
by Barry Lillie | Thu, 12/26/2013 - 04:00
Santo Stefano in a painting by Giotto.
December 26th is il giorno di Santo Stefano (Saint Stephen's day) and an important day in the Italian calendar.…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Mon, 12/16/2013 - 09:16
As Nelson Mandela is laid to rest in his home village of Qunu in South Africa, many people around the world are paying him tribute.
In Naples, two local…
Lifestyle
by Anonymous (not verified) | Sat, 12/07/2013 - 04:00
St. Peter's Square is ready for Christmas: the Christmas tree and nativity scene have been set up on the square, like every year.
The tree that stands on the…
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