Liberation Day is one of Italy’s traditional picnic days. And today’s balmy weather has many people planning one! Which makes me wonder: do all nations have standard picnic days? I only know about Italy and the USA. Americans, of course, are familiar with picnics on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, and others.ContinueContinue reading “Italian Liberation Day: Celebrating Freedom [Audio]”
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The Italian Easter
Toc, toc, toc. I wiped my hands on my apron and headed for the door, wondering who would be visiting so close to lunchtime. “Buon giorno,” I hesitantly greeted the unexpected visitor. “Um, can I help you?” I really didn’t know what to say or do. We’d never had a priest visit us before! “I’mContinueContinue reading “The Italian Easter”
The April Fools’ Spaghetti Hoax (Video)
The Italian name for April Fool’s Day is Pesce d’Aprile, or April Fool’s Fish. It comes from the children’s custom of sticking a paper fish on the back of a classmate. Since that child is the only one who does not know about the fish, he or she becomes the April Fool or the fish.ContinueContinue reading “The April Fools’ Spaghetti Hoax (Video)”
The Italian Carnival: A Venetian Tradition
It’s Carnival, or Mardi Gras, week in Italy. And our little town, like many others, holds a traditional parade and a masked street party every year. But no Italian carnival celebration in Italy is more famous than that of Venice. The word carnival literally means to say goodbye to the flesh. The celebration is aContinueContinue reading “The Italian Carnival: A Venetian Tradition”
Love is in the Air: Valentines in Italy
Wherever you go in Italy, it seems love is in the air! From Venice and its gondola rides to Verona and Romeo and Juliet, Italy is known as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. And especially on Valentine’s Day, Italy almost seems made for love! But Italy isn’t just for lovers. There’s something for everyone!ContinueContinue reading “Love is in the Air: Valentines in Italy”
Resolutions: Band-Aids or Solutions?
It’s that time of year again, when we ring in the New Year and make our resolutions. Even though experience and statistics show that we rarely keep them. So if you repeatedly fail to keep yours, take heart. You are not alone! Many of us make resolutions only to feel discouraged or even guilty aboutContinueContinue reading “Resolutions: Band-Aids or Solutions?”