Christmas

Culture
by Carol King |
As Christmas approaches, Carol King selects the top 10 Christmas markets in Italy which offer gift ideas, decorations, local handicrafts and – best of all –…
Lifestyle
by Carol King |
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has lit the biggest Christmas tree in the world at Gubbio in Umbria. Gubbio is a small medieval town at the base of the 2…
Food & Drink
by ITALY |
If you are thinking about an Italian Christmas lunch or dinner for your family and friends you can choose a traditional menu trational menu or decide to…
Lifestyle
by Natalie Aldern |
One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to listen to Christmas music. With the holidays fast approaching, it may be time to expand your…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton |
As we approach the Feast of the Immaculate Conception holiday on the 8th of December, when Italy officially gets ready for Christmas, people in many parts of…
Food & Drink
by Katia Amore |
Words by Katia AmoreFood baskets have always been a popular Christmas gift option in Italy. Whether you go for a gourmet selection of products or a simpler…
Food & Drink
by Katia Amore |
In Italy, every region, province or town, has its special Christmas Eve’s supper culinary tradition, with at least one specific recipe or ingredient that…
Food & Drink
by Katia Amore |
As you probably know, the traditional Italian menu on Christmas Eve is usually fish based.  We put together a menu which includes Antipasto (…
Lifestyle
by Pat Eggleton |
Italians who do not desire a break, at Christmas, from Mr Berlusconi and the scandal surrounding him can purchase, for their nativity scenes, figurines of the…
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…