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As well as all the habits and customs that are part of the Italian peninsula, there are also many specialties and typical Italian recipes of decidedly popular origin, which have become real institutions that attract food lovers from all over the world: the Roman Grattachecca is one of these....
Religious holidays represent for Italy a huge heritage of culture and traditions. The meaning of the Easter rituals is not only religious, but also social and historical. Among the religious festivities, Easter is in fact the one that boasts the highest number of celebrations, still deeply felt...
Easter in Italy is surely one of the most suggestive periods in which to admire and enjoy the ancestral side of the country’s culture. The Easter traditions in Italy are many and have fascinated locals and tourists of every generation for thousands of years. On occasion of Easter, cities and...
The Easter egg is, first of all, a symbol whose strength has never diminished in the course of millennia. In fact, the egg has always been the concept of re-birth and, therefore, its shape has always been associated with good luck. The history of a millenary symbol The Easter Egg is an...
The Easter colomba is one of the traditional Italian Easter cakes Today we are going to discover some Italian cakes that are prepared for religious holidays such as Easter. One of the most well-known and appreciated all over the world is the Easter colomba. This is a symbol of peace and hope...
The folklore and cultural traditions of Sardinia represent a cultural heritage not only particularly rich and varied, but also a set of unique customs and traditions in Italy. La Sartiglia, stands out in a particular way. La Sartiglia is a race held on the last Sunday and the Tuesday of...
Lombardy is a region rich in wine and food specialties often linked to strictly local productions, in some cases to a single town. This is the case of the Luadel of Pomponesco, an ancient and small village in the province of Mantua, which represents a real uniqueness, practically unobtainable...
The cultural heritage of Sicily is made up of countless extraordinary masterpieces. One of these is represented by the great tradition of the puppeteer masters and Sicilian puppets, known throughout the world. Sicilian Puppets Sicilian Pupi, the characteristic puppets of the Sicilian tradition,...
Valentine’s Day is a much celebrated holiday in Italy but it is actually recognized all over the pagan world. Its origins are indeed connected to a Catholic saint, but, contrary to what is believed, it is totally pagan. In Italy, it is celebrated almost everywhere, but it is obviously...
The Viareggio carnival, in the province of Lucca-in Tuscany-has been, for over 140 years, the most spectacular and renowned event, a veritable flagship of Italy all over the world. The history of the Viareggio Carnival The first parade of carnival floats, along the Via Regia di Viareggio, in...
