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by John Bensalhia |
Editor’s note: This article was first published in 2022 and has been updated to reflect 2024 celebrations.It’s that time of year again: Babbo Natale is rubbing…
Culture
by Myra Robinson |
After two years of an inward-looking, cautious existence, totally at odds with the Italian way of life, theaters, museums and public spaces across Italy are…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
April is a poignant month in Italy, as it brings the national holiday for commemorating the end of both the Italian Civil War and of Nazi occupation during…
Culture
by Italy Magazine Staff |
International Women's Day has roots in the labor and suffrage movements, with most sources pointing its early origins to 19th century strikes among garment…
Food & Drink
by John Bensalhia |
March is prime truffle time in much of the Boot. Not only is this top-tier ingredient rich in taste, it affords chefs (and ambitious home cooks) great…
Travel
by John Bensalhia |
Filled with color, grandeur and a playful sense of derision toward class divisions, Italian carnivals are uniquely celebratory. Most regions have more than a…
Travel
by John Bensalhia |
The event and festival circuit in Italy gets off to a quiet start this month, but brings an intriguing mix of classic traditions dovetailed by new entries, all…
Travel
by Sammi DiBacco |
Northern European destinations tend to monopolize the lists of top spots for a fairytale white Christmas. It’s hard to argue with snow-capped mountains and…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia |
With the recent end of Daylight Savings Time and autumn soon to give way to winter, the transitional month of November brings a diverse range of festivals.…
Culture
by Italy Magazine Staff |
The March on Rome — the insurrection that culminated with Benito Mussolini’s rise to power and the installment of his fascist regime — took place exactly 100…