Traditions

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by ITALY |
The Cavalcata Sarda (literally Sardinia Horse-ride) is a hundred-year-old celebration which attracts, ever year, thousand of people from all over the island…
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by Natalie Aldern |
Located within the heart of Rome sits the smallest country in the world. The population of Vatican City is a mere 831. Most of these residents are priests and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…