Italy in January
January is not really the best month to enjoy Italy: days are wintery and short, but budget travelers might find the savings on airfare and accommodation attractive. Cold weather marks January in...
View ArticleDuring the holidays, Milan is the brightest city in Europe, as seen from space
Italy, and particularly the Lombard county seat, clinched another bizarre yet unique record this year. Indeed, Milan stands out as the brightest city in Europe from October to December, outshining...
View ArticleCinepanettoni: Italian Christmas Comedy Movies
It all began in 1983 with Vacanze di Natale (Christmas Holidays), a comedy by Italian directors and screenwriters Carlo and Enrico Vanzina. The movie reunited most of the actors who played in the...
View ArticleItalian Christmas History
Italian traditions for Christmas. The post Italian Christmas History appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleSpending Christmas holidays in Milan
Milan, the stylish and vibrant metropolis of Italy, is not only a global fashion hub but also a charming destination to spend the Christmas holidays. As the city comes alive with festive lights,...
View ArticleThe best places for Christmas in Italy
Christmas is celebrated everywhere in Italy, but there are some places particularly beautiful in this period, which are definitely worth a visit The post The best places for Christmas in Italy appeared...
View ArticleDecember: the month of magic
December is a month were the sacred and the pagan mingle, showing how our country's traditions come from a very distant past, before Christianity rooted. The post December: the month of magic appeared...
View ArticleTen Italian books to read this Christmas
Ten Italian books to read or to give as gifts this Christmas, books to talk about together in front of a hot chocolate and a slice of panettone. The post Ten Italian books to read this Christmas...
View ArticleThe most famous Christmas street markets in Italy
Christmas street markets are the true protagonists of the Christmas shopping frenzy; here you can find handmade objects, gifts and decorations. The post The most famous Christmas street markets in...
View Article14 December: Tortellini in Broth National Day – Between History and Curiosity
This day cannot be tied to us Italians. Surely, the residents of Modena, Bologna, and Castelfranco Emilia celebrated this day with a nice dinner of tortellini in broth. Yes, the dispute over the...
View ArticleChristmas holidays: some common Italian habits
How these weeks of Christmas and New Year are celebrated in Italy. The post Christmas holidays: some common Italian habits appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleItalian Christmas cakes
Cakes and sweets are queens of the Italian Christmas celebrations; the tradition of the dolci di Natale is long and varied all over Italy. The post Italian Christmas cakes appeared first on Life in...
View ArticleCrocheted Christmas Tree Colors the Holidays in Rocchetta Tanaro
Forget about red, green, and gold—in other words, the classic and traditional colors of Christmas. In Rocchetta Tanaro, the festivities transform into a beautiful spectacle of colors that can only...
View ArticleChristmas in Leggiuno, over 700 thousand lights in the enchanted village
On the beautiful shores of Lake Maggiore in Lombardy, there is a small village of about 3,500 inhabitants with a unique story. A story that began in 1999 and featured Lino Betti as its protagonist—a...
View ArticleThe Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center: An Italian Tradition Illuminating...
The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is a shining icon that has illuminated the heart of New York for decades, but few are familiar with its fascinating story of tradition, emigration, and an...
View ArticleThe most expensive shopping streets in Italy
Over the past two years, rental prices in Italy have soared by 30%, with square meter costs reaching unprecedented levels that make certain streets virtually off-limits for much of the population. Here...
View ArticleThe Italian Presepe: A Christmas Tradition
One of the most traditional symbols of Christmas, you'll find a presepe or Nativity Scene in the home of almost all Italian Catholics. The post The Italian Presepe: A Christmas Tradition appeared first...
View ArticleGubbio Lights Up the World’s Largest Christmas Tree
A unique tradition, etched in the memories of every child, becomes a small yet significant triumph for a village nestled among the Umbrian hills. We’ve reached the 44th edition, warming the slopes of...
View ArticleItalian December menu: winter flavors
Winter has officially arrived, and as tradition dictates, with December 8th – the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – homes are transformed into enchanting little worlds adorned with festive...
View ArticleOstuni: the first Italian city declared “safe for women”
Rosalinda Giannotti, a councilor in Ostuni, enthusiastically embraced the initiative proposed by the European Socialist Party to the European Parliament. Ostuni has officially become the first Italian...
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