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History & culture
Commemorating Good Friday in Italy
Il Venerdì Santo è il primo giorno del triduo pasquale. Durante la Settimana Santa ed in particolare il Venerdì Santo,…
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History & culture
Commemorating Caesar: Rome’s Celebration during the Ides of March
While there are numerous Italian festivals that often celebrate fun, religion, or saints, other festivals are used to mark certain…
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Local News
Italian Actress Gina Lollobrigida Receives Star on Walk of Fame
Actress Luigina “Gina” Lollobrigida received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 1, 2018. She was…
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History & culture
Saint Valentine of Rome: A Name of Many Legends
Saint Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the name of the saint associated with this day has a…
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Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation to Host Annual Tripe Dinner
The Second Annual Tripe Dinner LIRC Fundraiser will be taking place on Feb. 6, 2018 at the Holy Rosary Parish…
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The Many Days of Feast and Celebration in Italy’s February
L’inizio del nuovo anno porta con sé una serie di celebrazioni che tipicamente si snodano tra il mese di febbraio…
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The Prevalence of Luck in Italy’s New Year
Anno nuovo, vita nuova. Per salutare l’anno vecchio che se ne va il 31 dicembre e festeggiare 12 nuovi mesi…
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Food & Wine
The New Year’s Foods of Italy
Festive celebrations of the New Year include delicious foods and exciting traditions in Italian culture. Italians take the time to…
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The Epiphany and the Start of the New Year
Con la festa dell’Epifania, comunemente nota anche come la Befana, in Italia si celebra la conclusione del periodo natalizio. Nell’immaginario…
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History & culture
The Nativity Scene: From 13th Century Italy to Today
La parola presepe deriva dal latino e significa mangiatoia, cioè il luogo dove Gesù fu deposto appena nato. II primo…
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