The Madonna in Italy may not sing and dance, but on Easter Sunday she runs across the piazza in Sulmona, while in the town of Modica, the Easter Madonna is known for her kisses. Follow these fascinating Easter celebrations in Italy, during processions in Abruzzo and Sicily.
Continue Reading »Sunday lunch in Italy has traditionally been a leisurely family affair, and if there is no one willing to cook at home, the next best thing is an agriturismo in Sicily for a huge farm lunch.
Continue Reading »Late February brings the first sightings of a mysterious wild iris blooming in Sicily, while legends connect this wildflower to San Giuseppe.
Continue Reading »An off-beat theater piece at the zoological museum in Bologna uses the museum’s mysterious atmosphere to create a very scary visit and tour.
Continue Reading »The most important thing to keep in mind when learning Italian as an adult is to keep your sense of humor, even when everyone is laughing at you.
Continue Reading »According to an Italian legend, blackbirds were once white, and the coldest days of the year in Italy are known as the “3 days of the blackbird.” Find out more about the “tre giorni della merla.”
Continue Reading »Italians have perfected the art of making coffee, as well as how to order it in Italy.
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