Traditions

Culture
by Luciana.Squadrilli |
In many areas of Italy, tradition is as important as superstition and Italians are deeply devoted to their local rituals and habits. Some of these are linked…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati |
Italy boasts many regional Christmas recipes; in fact, each region has a different typical first course dish. As a general rule of thumb, on Christmas Day,…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
What is Hanukkah? It's a Jewish festival that lasts for eight days in December. It's a festival that marks the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
When you visit some parts of the world, you'll catch them in full bloom. The flora and the fauna are out for everyone to see. But when it comes to flowers, and…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe |
"Ordinary people look at things with the old eye, the creative man observes the old things with new eyes." Gian Piero Bona, Italian poet and writer Italy is…
Culture
by ITALY |
The Via Crucis devotion (Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross) has been practiced by Roman Catholics for many centuries. It commemorates the passion and…
Culture
by Carol King |
Carol King selects some of the most popular Easter celebrations in Italy. Italy is famous for its spectacular celebrations surrounding Pasqua (Easter) as…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Perhaps not many know that the first nativity scene in history was staged by Francis of Assisi, around 1223. As described in Francis’ biography by St.…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
If you’re having a hard time feeling the spirit of the holidays this year, or, you’re not and can’t get enough of it, head to one of these three charming towns…