As in any other part of the world, there is no shortage of Christmas trees and gifts in Italy. However, these elements are mixed with some ancient traditions, which often have a religious meaning. In addition, the Italian Christmas celebrations start earlier than at the December 24 and end later than on December 25. You may be surprised to learn that, especially in some regions, the Christmas spirit begins on December 8 - Immaculate Conception...
Although Easter in Italy falls on the same day as in any other part of the world - namely, the first Sunday after the first full moon, which falls on or after March 21 - Easter celebrations in Italy are quite different from those in Anglo-Saxon culture, for example. You will very rarely find in Italy the tradition of Easter bunnies and Easter egg hunts. Nevertheless, the day of Easter is considered very important and has strong ties to...
The Carnival in Italy A journey through the Italian regions to discover the characteristic Carnival celebrations of the peninsula.From the north to the south, from small villages to large cities, during Carnival all of Italy is filled with events that are an explosion of music, colors and traditions, calling together both adults and children. Carnival in Italy, celebrated as the most anticipated masquerade festival of the year, has a history of...
Christmas in Italy is celebrated on December 25 and is the most important holiday for Italians during the year. With Christmas in Italian families, Italians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (Gesù Bambino, Jesus Child) in the company of their loved ones . On this day, families and relatives unite, cook, eat and celebrate together and exchange gifts. The children wait impatiently for Christmas morning, December 25th, to see if "Babbo Natale"...
