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La Madonna di Loreto
In this week’s #NIAFblog, our guest blogger, Jenifer Landor – founder of Live and Learn Italian – offers a fascinating look into the culture and traditions of small Italian towns in the Apennine hills. We go up the mountain road, to 1421 meters, putting on … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Culture, Documentary, Europe, Family, Food, Heritage, History, International, Italian, Italian American, Italian Food, Italy, Photographer, Uncategorized, Writer
Tagged Appenine, Autumn, Capracotta, Catholic, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christian Traditions, Donkey, Donkeys, Fall, Horses, Italian, Italian culture, Italian Food, Italian Heritage, Italian History, Italian Music, Italian Traditions, Italy, La Madonna, La Madonna di Loreto, La Transumanza, Madonna, Procession, Puglia, September, Sheep, Shepherd, Southern Italy, Summer, Traditions
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Italy’s Christmas Witch: The Befana Tradition
Perhaps one of the most beloved characters in Italian folklore – at least among children – is that of Befana. Although her origins are not always clear, Befana has now become popular nationwide in Italy, serving as a representation of … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Culture, History, Italian, Italian American, Italy, Travel
Tagged Babbo Natale, Befana, Buon Natale, Christian, Christian Traditions, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Christmas Witch, Epiphany, Feast of the Epiphany, Italian, Italian American, Italian Americans, Italian Traditions, Italian Women, Natale, Roman, Santa Claus, Three Wise Men, Tradition, Traditions, Witch
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