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Ed.: This article was originally published in 2022 and has been updated to reflect 2023 celebrations. It’s that merry time of year again. The customary “…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Filled with color, grandeur and a playful sense of derision toward class divisions, Italian carnivals are uniquely celebratory. Most regions have more than a…

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…

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…

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.…

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…