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NIAF on Capitol Hill: Vol. 2
At the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), we believe strongly in supporting future generations of the Italian American community. This is why we created the NIAF Congressional Fellowship; with it, we place outstanding Italian American college students, graduate students and recent … Continue reading
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March 29, 2017
Tagged Capitol Hill, Congress, DC, Fellow, Fellowship, Government, Intern, Internship, Italian, Italian American, Italian American Women, Italian Americans, Italian Ancestry, Italian community, Italian culture, Italian Heritage, Italian Women, NIAF, NIAF Anniversary Gala, Senate, U.S. Government, Washington DC
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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
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January 5, 2017
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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Festa della Mamma
Mamma By Gabriella Mileti, NIAF Director of Programs Sophia Loren once said, “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. You are connected to your child and to all those who touch your lives. A … Continue reading
