Easter

Culture

Top Ten Easter Events In Italy 2016

by Carol King | Sun, 03/20/2016 - 14:38

Carol King selects some of the most popular Easter celebrations in Italy. Italy is famous for its spectacular celebrations surrounding Pasqua (Easter) as…

Culture

What to Do in Italy on Easter Weekend

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/18/2016 - 12:05

Easter is approaching – it is next Sunday, March 27. For Italians, the Easter holiday means at the least a long weekend – Saturday to Monday, as the Monday…

Culture

Easter Lunch - Pranzo di Pasqua

by Germaine Stafford | Thu, 04/02/2015 - 11:06

Pranzo di PasquaThe abbey of San Vincenzo in Molise was founded in 703 A.D. by Paldo, Taso and Tato, three monks from Benevento. They built San Vincenzo on the…

Language

Word of the Week: Colomba

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 04/02/2015 - 02:05

A time for celebration and classic recipes, Easter is almost here. In that spirit, colomba is our Word of the Week. La colomba (noun, female) is a traditional…

Culture

What' on in Italy - April 2015

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 04/01/2015 - 02:00

It's Easter Time this month and there are also many other memorable events and occasions that without a doubt will put a spring in April's step. John Bensalhia…

Food & Drink

Three of the best Easter cakes and pies

by Carla Passino | Mon, 03/30/2015 - 12:22

Italy has yummy tradition of Easter treats, with a particularly rich range of regional offerings. We select three of the very best cakes and pies which you…

Culture

The Holy Week in Sardinia

by ITALY | Mon, 03/30/2015 - 11:28

The Holy Week in Sardinia is characterised by traditional processions and ancient rituals taking place in various towns and cities around the island. Both…

Lifestyle

The Art of Palm Weaving

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/27/2015 - 07:26

Palm weaving around Easter time is a tradition found in many countries, such as Italy. Palms can be worked on to become crosses or elaborate flowers and can be…

Lifestyle

Ischia Celebrates Easter with Traditional Angel's Run

by Anonymous (not verified) | Sun, 04/20/2014 - 01:00

One of the most picturesque Easter processions in Italy takes place on the beautiful island of Ischia. Every year on Easter Sunday, along the main street of…

Culture

When 600 Years Old Statues Can Move You to Tears

by Katia Amore | Thu, 04/17/2014 - 19:16

Easter is probably the most important Christian festival because it celebrates the resurrection of Christ, but I have always considered it also as the…