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How to Celebrate Fat Tuesday (Carnevale) in Venice

By emeraldfire

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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 »

How to Celebrate Father's Day in Italy

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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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 »

How to Learn Key Phrases in Italian

By eHow Education Editor

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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 »

How to Make New York Pizza

By CCrock

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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 »

How to Order at a Restaurant in Italy

By eHow Travel Editor

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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 »

How to Celebrate an Italian Christmas

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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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 »

How to Celebrate an Italian Easter

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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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 »

How to Discourage a Man From Bothering You in Italy

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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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 »

How to Make Lasagna Sauce

By Patricia Resnick

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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 »

How to Count in Italian

By Summer Banks

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Counting in Italian is fluid and beautiful. You can learn to count in Italian quickly and easily, just read and learn... more »

How to Say the Basic Greetings in Italy!

By Nalina

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The basic greetings in Italian are very simple...but pronouncing them is another difficulty. Good luck!.. more »

How to Celebrate New Years Eve Italian Style!

By deepthinkin

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Like people in the United States, Italians love to bring the New Year in with a bash! Read on for favorite Italian traditions... more »

How to Choose the Right Italian Study Abroad Program

By peeroctane

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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 »

How to create simple Vegetarian Italian Mediterranean meals

By LindsayBrownA

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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 »

How to do A Neat Sweet Coffee Trick

By hummingbird

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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 »

How to Learn Italian

By matteopaints

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Do you want to learn Italian? Here is how I did it... more »

How to Pronounce the Italian Alphabet

By Nalina

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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 »

How to Say Common Colors in Italian

By Summer Banks

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The Italian language is full of the rolling "R". Once your tongue is set, these colors are easy to pronounce... more »

How to speak Italian on your holiday

By KPuckett

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The best Italian phrases to know for your next holiday to Italy.. more »

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