Traditions
Culture
by ITALY | Tue, 05/10/2011 - 03:39
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…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 03/28/2011 - 09:10
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…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 12/20/2010 - 06:47
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…
Culture
by Kevin Revolinski | Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:51
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 | Fri, 07/09/2010 - 06:24
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…
Culture
by Katia Amore | Wed, 10/21/2009 - 09:41
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…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 06/17/2009 - 04:55
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…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 05/07/2009 - 11:44
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…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 03/19/2009 - 07:12
Italy is famous for its spectacular celebrations surrounding Pasqua (Easter), and none is more explosive than the Scoppio del Carro in Florence on Easter…
Culture
by Carla Passino | Thu, 12/11/2008 - 05:23
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…
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