There are days when everything seems exactly as they should be – and then there are other days when you need some quotes about Italy for bit of a pick-me-up. Italy has inspired thinkers, artists and writers for centuries. From the architectural to the culture, there is plenty to talk about when it comes to […]
Category Archives: Italy
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The Christmas season doesn’t really end until Italy’s January 6 holiday – L’epifania, or the Epiphany. But more colloquially, Italy’s January 6 holiday is known as La Befana. The Epiphany is a religious holiday which has become a national holiday in Italy. That means that businesses, schools and governments offices will all close to observe […]
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The best of Italy captured in old photos
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My Roman neighbors love to give me advice. All of it is unsolicited, but not unwelcome. Cesare, for example, will often stop me in the stairway to ensure that I know the proper techniques for creating a specific dish we spoke about recently (and he will bring me his own pots and pans to borrow […]
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From Monday through Friday, the Catania Fish Market takes over the streets behind the city’s duomo and puts on a raucous seafood show.
Italy, Life in Italy
L’Immacolata: Italy’s December 8th Holiday for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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December 8th is a public holiday in Italy, known locally as L’Immacolata. The holiday celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Businesses, schools and government office all close in order to honor the Virgin Mary (la Madonna), the mother of Jesus who is thought to be free from sin according to Catholic tradition. In Rome, […]
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Affordable gifts for people who love Italy
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Explore the backstreets of Napoli and sample everything from pastries to pizza with this food tour in Naples.