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10 Awesome Italian Christmas Sweets That Are Not Panettone

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Panettone is undoubtedly the most typical Italian Christmas dessert. 

Born in the north of Italy, it can now be found on the table of every Italian family at Christmas. If you do not know about it, panettone (which can be translated as big bread) is a sweet bread loaf with a cupola shape, usually weighing more or less 1 kilo.

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[Life in Italy – Episode #7] November 2016

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November’s gone, it’s time for another episode of Life in Italy. 

I don’t really like November, to be honest. Here in Italy, it begins with All Saints’ Day, on November 1st, and the Day of the Dead, on November 2nd, two days you spend remembering the ones you lost.

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Christmas Gifts For A Friend Who Loves Italy (Or For Yourself, Why Not?)

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Christmas is approaching quite fast and it’s time to think about presents!

Are you happy or incredibly stressed at the mere thought of it? I have to admit that I love giving presents and I always do my best to buy the perfect gift for the people I love.

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10 movies about Italian contemporary history you really can’t miss

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Movies are a great way to learn more about the history of a country.

When you are learning a language or are just fascinated with a country, you may want to have a deeper knowledge of the history of that place you fell in love with or where your language of choice is spoken.

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