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By emeraldfire 0 comments
Fat Tuesday is a celebration of Catholic origin which represents the end of the seven fat days. Carnevale comes from the word "carne," which means meat and "vale," which means "it is allowed." On this day before the start of Lent, you suppress ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 0 comments
Festa del Papa, the Italian name for Father’s Day, is celebrated on March 19, St. Joseph’s Feast Day in Italy. Households prepare traditional spreads of special Italian breads and cookies. This is the day when families show their gratitude to ... more »
By eHow Education Editor 0 comments
Even if you don't speak a word of Italian, it will only take a few minutes to learn some basic phrases that will help you communicate. Italians will appreciate even the most rudimentary attempts to speak their language... more »
By CCrock 2 comments
Nothing compares to a real New York Pizza Pie. But if you don't live in New York, it is really hard to find anything that isn't "sauce, cheese and bread". Find out how to make a REAL pizza pie!.. more »
By eHow Travel Editor 2 comments
Italians are infamous for comparing the pleasure of a meal to pleasure in life. Nothing can make a vacation in Italy more gratifying than an extraordinary dining experience. However, ordering at a restaurant in Italy can be intimidating if you're ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 4 comments
In Italy, the Christmas season is so anticipated that the religious celebration begins early in December and continues throughout the month. Gifts are sometimes exchanged on December 25, but some families wait until Epiphany, a holiday celebrated ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Easter in Italy is a day of anticipation and excitement as children anxiously await the food and festivities. Tables, overflowing with traditional fare, signal a time of celebration. Lasting from Good Friday through the following Monday, young ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 5 comments
A woman traveling alone in Italy long enough will inevitably encounter at least one Italian man whose persistent attention or come-ons are unwelcome. The following steps should help shake an annoying man who follows you across the piazza ... more »
By Patricia Resnick 0 comments
There are as many versions of lasagna as there are cooks. Filling ingredients vary; but there are two main sauces used, a red and a white. You can alternate them between the layers of pasta and filling. Start with red on the very bottom and ... more »
By Summer Banks 0 comments
Counting in Italian is fluid and beautiful. You can learn to count in Italian quickly and easily, just read and learn... more »
By Nalina 1 comments
The basic greetings in Italian are very simple...but pronouncing them is another difficulty. Good luck!.. more »
By deepthinkin 0 comments
Like people in the United States, Italians love to bring the New Year in with a bash! Read on for favorite Italian traditions... more »
By peeroctane 0 comments
This study abroad program Italy article answers two questions: Why Italy AND what does it have to offer you? Learn what separates this romantic country from other destinations. Don't miss..... more »
By LindsayBrownA 0 comments
The Mediterranean cuisine is recognized as a cuisine hailing from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. This cuisine has been recognized as having numerous health benefits and sustaining longevity and a healthy weight. Italy is known as one ... more »
By hummingbird 0 comments
This is for the people who love their coffee, black and sweet without crème! This little trick will give your morning cup the beautiful crème fuzzed edges without changing the color, and it will give it an almost exotic feeling of ... more »
By matteopaints 0 comments
Do you want to learn Italian? Here is how I did it... more »
By Nalina 0 comments
Well, the regular Italian alphabet consists of 21 words, however, there is also the consonant alphabet and vowel alphabet - just to get facts straight, this is only the Italian regular alphabet... more »
By Summer Banks 0 comments
The Italian language is full of the rolling "R". Once your tongue is set, these colors are easy to pronounce... more »
By KPuckett 0 comments
The best Italian phrases to know for your next holiday to Italy.. more »