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

Judith Harris

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,...

5 Different Creches to Visit in NY this Christmas

M. G.

The representation of the nativity has spread all over Italy in many ways. The stylistic shapes and the use of materials are deeply influenced by geographical place and popular...

Making the City Home

George De Stefano

In "Built with Faith," Joseph Sciorra explains how Italian Americans have shaped New York's spiritual and cultural landscapes

The Spectacle of the Nativity in Valenti Angelo’s Art

Laura E. Ruberto

The children’s book author and illustrator Valenti Angelo highlights Italian American Christmas Celebrations in his works.

A moribund italianità.

Joey Skee

Some thoughts on presepi, creativity, and death.

The Neapolitan Presepe. Where Art, Religion and Popular Culture Come Together

Marcello De Marco

i-Italy took a sneak-peak at the upcoming exhibition and had a conversation with Filomena Maria Sardella (curator of the exhibit and part of the Direzione Regionale dei Beni...

The Neapolitan Presepio in New York

Marina Melchionda

In preparation of the visit of the Cardinal of Naples Crescenzio Sepe to New York next January, a series of precious pieces from Neapolitan Presepi will be exhibited at the...

Wise Men Melchior and Balthazar Banned in Northern Italian City

Joey Skee

A story about racism in contemporary Italy so absurd it could be true.

An entry from The Encyclopedia of Imagined Italian-Americana

Joey Skee

The lost Christmas special of "The Honeymooners" with an Italian-American theme, from the Imaginarium of Joey Skee.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF i-ITALY

Since 2000, folklorist Joseph Sciorra, aka Joey Skee, one of our most active bloggers, has been building an original presepio in his Brooklyn kitchen... With his permission, we're...

Holy Land USA, a Religious Vision in Ruins

Joey Skee

During the 1960s and 1970s, 40,000 people visited Waterbury, CT annually to pray at Holy Land USA, a Catholic theme park created by John Greco. Now it lies in ruins.

Holy Land USA, a Religious Vision in Ruins

Joey Skee

During the 1960s and 1970s, 40,000 people visited Waterbury, CT annually to pray at Holy Land USA, a Catholic theme park created by John Greco. Now it lies in ruins.

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