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Italy is a magical destination year-round, but during the Christmas season, it transforms into a festive wonderland. From the snow-dusted Alps to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast, Christmas markets in Italy are an enchanting mix of local traditions, artisanal crafts, and culinary delights. If you're planning a trip this winter, here’s your ultima...

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Homesick Sicilians have an affordable and sustainable new way to get home for Christmas this year: the Sicilia Express. The sleeper train has been organised for "workers or students...who wish to reach their loved ones to spend the Christmas holidays together" Sicily's regional president Renato Schifani said. The Sicilia Express will leave Turin in...

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Which one did you buy? What did you taste? Which is the best? In the last 10 years, artisan panettone has become an obsession for Italians. Come mid-November, and earlier each year, it’s all anyone talks about. TV shows, tastings, awards, and local and international competitions have turned Milan’s traditional holiday dessert into a national Christ...

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Thinking about taking a short holiday in December? Italy is a great place to start: you could choose ski resorts adorned with the first snowfall, or charming villages lit up with festive Christmas lights. Don't forget the cultural cities, which feel even more welcoming during the holiday season. And, of course, December is the month of Christmas ma...

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There was a time when my grandmother’s honey cookies were the highlight of every Christmas, their sweet aroma filling the kitchen and signaling the start of the festive season. Our latest episode of the Italian American Podcast takes you on a nostalgic journey with personal stories like these, unraveling the threads of Italian American traditions t...

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Join Italian Charities of America for an Italian Christmas Concert by Alessandra Belloni & I Giullari Di Piazza. Saturday, December 14th at 7:00pm EST. Doors Open at 6:30pm. 83-20 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY. Seating is limited, please register online for reservations. Italian Charities of America presents you with a joyful evening of Southern I...

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The St Louis - Bologna Sister Cities proudly invites you to its 6th Annual Italian Christmas Concert on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7.30 PM. The concert will be held at the magnificent Basilica of St Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) in Downtown St Louis near The Gateway Arch. Free and secured parking available on site. Listen to the magni...

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The Italians take their holidays very seriously. We live in California, so winter isn’t really tangible; we pretend we’re freezing when it’s 60 degrees out. For food, the Italians always would prepare the Feast of the Seven Fishes. But since my grandma and dad are gone, we’ve shied away from a lot of the tradition; it’s a really heavy load to make...

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There is strength in numbers, the adage goes, and nowhere is that more apparent than at Casa Italia in Stone Park, where numerous organizations will join forces to stage the Casa’s annual Christmas Village. The complimentary open house is slated for Dec. 1, 2024. The following organizations have signed on to participate at the time of publication:...

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Rome and Naples are among Italy’s most popular holiday destinations, with thousands arriving in the Eternal City for seasonal events at the Vatican. Lively Christmas markets and Nativity displays are big draws for Naples. You can avoid some of the crowds and experience other rich, festive traditions if you head to various cities and towns in Italy’...

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