Traditions
Culture
by Natalie Aldern |
During Christmastime in Italy, you are bound to come across presepi in homes and piazzas all over the country. Presepe, which translates directly to “crib,” is…
Culture
by Kevin Revolinski |
Words by Kevin RevolinskiAh, Southern Italy!The scent of almond blossoms and bergamotto - the lemon-like fruit unique to Calabria - wafting through the air,…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton |
Long ago I learned that the study of a people’s culinary traditions and literature will tell you as much about them as learning about their history and now, in…
Culture
by Katia Amore |
In Italy, the olive harvesting season begins usually in October or November, depending on the region, and in Sicily it is already well on its way. We visited…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio |
Calcio Storico Fiorentino, also known as Calcio in Costume, is a Florentine tradition dating back to the 15th century. Its origins aren't exactly clear, but…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio |
The Festa di San Nicola, or Feast of Saint Nicholas, is one of the grandest celebrations in southern Italy, lasting for three days, the 7, 8, and 9 May in the…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio |
Italy is famous for its spectacular celebrations surrounding Pasqua (Easter), and none is more explosive than the Scoppio del Carro in Florence on Easter…
Culture
by Carla Passino |
One of my fondest childhood memories is about arranging the Nativity Scene together with my parents. True to italian tradition, it was a huge scene, taking up…
Food & Drink
by Carla Passino |
The red spicy kick of a Calabrese soppressata, golden panzerotti oozing with Apulian mozzarella, rosemary scented lamb with crispy roast potatoes, rich,…
Food & Drink
by Carla Passino |
One of the good things about autumn is that chestnut flour suddenly hits the shops in enormous amounts. My local supermarket has at least three varieties and…
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