The Befana Comes by Night…

The old good witch who brings candies and coal to the Italian children. Its origin and multifarious celebrations. January 6 is approaching so don't forget to hang up your...

Let It Snow

A slight modification to the lyrics of this popular Dean Martin Christmas song can free you up for a lifetime of happiness.

Hope You're Having As Much Fun This Christmas As We Are

If There's a Presepe, It's Christmas Time

Babbo Natale aka Santa Claus is obiquitous, lying atop apartment rooftops, dangling from balconies and, in animated doll form, dancing in front of cafes. But the authentic,...

Puffy Little Balls in Honey. Struffoli for Christmas

For many Italians, it would not seem like Christmas without struffoli.

Christmas eCards - of a Radical Italian American Kind

Imagining, creating and sharing alternative Italian American Christmas eCards

Before Wishing You Happy Holidays...

Editorial. This issue celebrates creativity on the streets of Harlem, spotlighting three Italian artists’ contributions to the wonderful Audubon Project. And, as we do for every...

10 Christmas Gifts Italy Gave the World

It’s fashionable to build numbered lists, so here goes with 10 Christmas gifts which Italy gave the world in 2014. These gifts range from a coffee maker for an international...

Christmas in Italy: Religious & Pagan

Although in Italy the December holiday season is commonly called "Christmas Holidays", its traditions are far from being merely religious.Christian, pagan and lay themes are...

What Are We Eating this Christmas?

Every Italian region has its time-honored dishes that happen to be the real “stars” of the table. These are dishes that are synonymous of Christmas and every holiday season,...

The Legend of Panettone

A slice of panettone and a flute of champagne (or prosecco)… there is no more Italian way to wish a happy holiday season. It’s a ritual in many homes where panettone is a...

Puffy Little Balls in Honey. Yes, it's Struffoli Time!

For many Italians, it would not seem like Christmas without struffoli. These puffy little balls are the quintessential Christmas sweet in Naples and other places in Italy,...