Will you be celebrating Christmas in Italy? Here’s a guide of what to expect. From Italian Christmas traditions to foods and rituals, we’ve got you covered. Find out what’s open, learn how to say Merry Christmas, and learn how to pronounce important Christmas related words in Italian, like Natale. I’ll explain what Italians do during …
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Buon Ferragosto means Happy Ferragosto in Italian. . . but what’s Ferragosto? It’s one of Italy’s most important holidays, which falls on August 15th, smack in the hottest part of the summer. A good translation of Buon Ferragosto is Happy August 15th. But what is it that Italians celebrate on August 15th? We’ll explore how …
Will you be celebrating New Year’s in Italy? Here’s a guide of what to expect. From Italian New Year’s traditions to foods and rituals, we’ve got you covered. Find out what Italians do for luck and money on New Year’s, what they eat, what they wear, and how to say Happy New Year’s. Last but …
Heading to Italy for New Year’s? We’ve got you covered. Here are important words and phrases for talking about New Year’s in Italian, like capodanno (New Year’s); making New Year’s plans; making a toast; and wishing people a Happy New Year! There’s also audio, so you can learn to pronounce these phrases like a pro. …
Stunning colors, ornate designs, beautiful craftsmanship . . . if you’re looking for genuine hand-painted Italian ceramics, go right to the source. In these 6 Italian cities, you can see the workshops and laboratories where artisans practice their craft, and buy ceramics directly from them. Production of hand-painted ceramics in Italy is still regional, and …
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How will you celebrate La Festa del Papà? Learn all about Father’s Day in Italy, when it is, and how to pronounce it in Italian. Learn how Italians celebrate Father’s Day, and the holiday’s history. We give you practical language tips on different ways to wish your dad a Happy Father’s Day in Italian (Auguri! …
Are you looking to buy Italian dinnerware? Or do you just want to find out more about it? I’ve picked my 10 top Italian dinnerware brands that you can buy online, either directly from the companies’ websites, on Amazon, or by requesting a personalized quote. I’ve featured a spectrum of Italian dinnerware brands at different …
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How will you celebrate La Festa della Mamma? Learn all about Mother’s Day in Italy, when it is and how to pronounce it in Italian. We have practical language tips on different ways to wish your mom a Happy Mother’s Day in Italian (Auguri! Buona Festa della Mamma!), how to write her a card for …
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What do you say when someone dies in Italian? In this situation, usually words fail us, even when speaking our native language. If you have an Italian friend, relative or colleague who is mourning a loved one, you probably want to reach out to them, but may not know what to say. For help on …
Traveling to Italy and need to know how big the time difference is? Wondering how the jet lag will be? Need to call your nonna or mamma in Italy and don’t want to wake her up in the middle of the night? We’ve got you covered. THE CURRENT TIME IN ITALY IS: Learn more about …
