Category Archives: Italian Customs

Got what it takes to be Pope?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jodina

Oggi è l’ultimo giorno di Papa Benedetto (nell’incarico di Papa). [Today is Pope Benedict’s last day (in his role as Pope).] The game has been on to find his replacement since he announced his resignation a little over two weeks ago. … Continue reading →

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A Love Affair with Nutella

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Jodina

Sarà vero che il burro di arachidi rappresenta per i bimbi americani ciò che la Nutella è per i ragazzi italiani — una crema gustosa (per i panini e le merende) al cui sapore ci si abitua sin dalla prima infanzia… … Continue reading →

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Italiani che lavorano | Italians at Work | Foto Blog

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jodina

ENGLISH VERSION BELOW Siccome negli USA questa settimana abbiamo celebrato la Festa del Lavoro (che in Italia si osserva il primo maggio), ho deciso di condividere con voi alcune foto di italiani che lavorano (scattate durante il mio recente viaggio … Continue reading →

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3-Wheeled Bees! |Le api a tre ruote | Foto Blog

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Jodina

TO READ IN ITALIAN, SCROLL DOWN PAST PHOTOS I must admit I have a soft spot for those little 3-wheeled trucks you see in Italy – they’re adorable. That’s why I didn’t miss any chances to let them mug up … Continue reading →

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La Madonnina, La Befana & Babbo Natale

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jodina

~ The holy trinity of present bringers ~ As I sit here sipping on limoncello and nibbling biscotti, I am thinking to myself that it’s time for another blog post. So why not tell you about la Madonnina, la … Continue reading →

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WWMLD? What Would Monsignor Luigi Do?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Jodina

What does a monsignor to the Vatican do when he’s not in Rome doing what a monsignor does? Inquiring minds want to know, and I, my dears, have the answers! . . Recently I had the pleasure of having … Continue reading →

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Anniversario Unità d’Italia >>

Italy turns 150!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jodina

. Italy turned 150 today, which might surprise you. With so many ancient ruins and all the Renaissance and other historical works of art… you might wonder how the country could be so young. . And your surprise would be … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day>> Festa della Donna

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jodina

Mimosa Flowers . March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day is observed widely in many countries around the world. Oddly, it is not observed in the United States. In fact, the first time I’d heard of it was … Continue reading →

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Italian Holidays>>

It’s not over ’til the old lady…

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jodina

…flies in on a broom! . . [Note: Any passages in Italian are followed by a translation in English.] . Yes, the lore of la Befana is one of my favorite parts of the Italian winter holiday traditions. So, while … Continue reading →

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Italian Vocabulary:

>> Favorite Italian Christmas Words & Practices

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jodina

. Some of my favorite things about the Italian Christmas holiday season are — not surprisingly — edible. Starting with le castagne, il panettone, and le lenticchie, following is a list of a few of my favorite Italian Christmas holiday … Continue reading →

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