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An Italian Christmas in 2015 is a mixture of centuries-old regional traditions and more modern touches, often with a slight American influence. But at the heart of the holiday for most Italians is the idea of celebrating the birth of Jesus, and doing so with family. The Feast of the Seven Fishes, or cenone (literally 'big dinner') as it is kno...

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It's December and 2014 is coming to a close. It seems to happen every year, one year ends and just one day later we have a new year filled with opportunities and adventures.   Although the San Francisco Bay Area does not lend itself to a white Christmas with bells jingling in a one-horse open sleigh, we can still do the deed west coast style...

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The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey hosted their annual Big Brothers and Sisters of New Jersey Children's Christmas Party on Saturday, December 19 at the Whippany American Legion Hall.   Each year, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and some of their elf friends are on hand with presents to show some holiday spirit for needy youngsters fr...

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by Ishita Gaikwad A tiny Italian town is all set to spread Christmas cheer all through the Umbrian countryside. Hundreds of grown-ups and delighted children watched as a tablet computer switched on the dazzling display called the "The World's Biggest Christmas Tree" on a hill above the town of Gubbio.   The holiday display, which has been i...

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Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa and the Italian American Museum We are proud to announce In Co-Sponsorship With Arthur Piccolo Cordially invite you to "An Italian American Christmas in New York" - Wednesday, December 18, 11AM - 8PM.   Please join us anytime during the day to celebrate the Christmas Season. A new Italian tradition continues following a...

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Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Ave., will present a Mandolin Holiday Concert featuring Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra members performing Italian and Christmas favorites at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17.Visitors can enjoy eggnog, cider and cookies as the library welcomes back local musicians including Franco Di Gangi and Ben Larkey of Caldwell....

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Christmas day is less than a month away but, two weeks ago in San Francisco, people could get a first 'taste' of the holiday spirit, thanks to the Mercato di Natale at Fort Mason Center.   The Christmas Market has been organised by the Museo Italo-Americano in collaboration with D.I.V.E. (Donne Italiane che Vivono all'Estero), a group of wom...

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Chances are, you've never heard of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The practice, with specifically seven "fishes," was translated into the Italian-American community, but it's rooted in Italy, surrounding the Roman Catholic custom of celebrating Christmas Eve with a shared meatless meal before the midnight Mass (Italians call it "La Vigilia," the vi...

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On December 8, 2013 "La Fameja Veneta" held its Christmas party at the Portofino Restaurant in La Habra.As usual the president of the club, Maria Varlotta, expertly assisted by capable Bepi Sugar, did a great job in organizing the party.   Since Maria's belief is that Christmas is mostly a holiday for youngsters, several members showed up wi...

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Start: December 5 @ 10:00 am End: January 16, 2016 @ 5:00 pmWestchester Italian Cultural Center, 24 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, NY 10707   Nativity scenes are very popular in Italy and are generally found in every household during the holiday season. The nativity originated in Italy in the 13th century when St. Francis of Assisi asked Giovanni V...

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