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New Year

Italy Coming of Age in 2016

Judith Harris

Traditionalism is among the delights of Italy, where family and social customs that date back centuries continue to be honored. But even the most traditional society changes over...

Toast to 2016 with Prosecco!

Natasha Lardera

The latest data from Coldiretti, Italy's leading organization of farmers, says that for the end of year festivities 190 million bottles of Prosecco, bubbly made in Italy, will be...

Looking Ahead to 2016

Judith Harrris

Premier Matteo Renzi says proudly that facts show that 2015 was "a good year, with Italy out of recession" and the Gross National Product (PIL in Italy) unexpectedly rising by 0..

“New Year – New life!”. Happy 2016

N. L.

Tips on how to invite money and fortune, on how to keep the evil spirits at bay and welcome the good, ones, what to wear, what to eat and do. Italians respect traditions not only...

Personal Shopper: Dress Your Best this Holiday Season

Stefano Celsi

The countdown to 2015 is upon us. It’s time to embrace the tradition and magic of the upcoming holidays in style! Italian style, that is! I know it can be hard to pick and...

Giorgio Napolitano Speaks to the Nation

In April of 2013 President Giorgio Napolitano had reluctantly agreed to re-election after warring politicians failed to agree upon a successor. Now 89, he told Italians in his...

“New Year – New life!” Think Well Before You Act!

N. L.

Tips on how to invite money and fortune, on how to keep the evil spirits at bay and welcome the good, ones, what to wear, what to eat and do. Italians respect traditions not only...

Happy New Year with Rosanna's Lentils Recipe

Rosanna Di Michele

In Italy, eating lentils on New Year's Eve traditionally symbolizes the hope for a prosperous new year. So are you ready to cook with Rosanna?

Italian New Year's Eve. Think Well Before You Act!

Natasha Lardera

Tips on how to invite money and fortune, on how to keep the evil spirits at bay and welcome the good, ones, what to wear, what to eat and do. Italians respect traditions not only...

Chinese New Year: Facts, Myths and Superstitions

Bianca Sorminis

SHANGAI ...In this period the grayness of this city is lit up by the red decorations: paper lanterns, good luck scrolls, zodiac animal signs…homes and buildings made up to look...

Happy New Year with Rosanna's Lentils Recipe

Rosanna Di Michele

In Italy, eating lentils on New Year's Eve traditionally symbolizes the hope for a prosperous new year. So are you ready to cook with Rosanna?

Italy. Slouching into the New Decade

Judith Harris

Behind distracting and futile political catfights, real problems hurtle toward Italy, no less than other countries, but with a few specifically Italian aggravating factors

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