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[Italian Traditions] What are the Christmas traditions in Italy?

12/09/2015

What are the Christmas traditions in Italy? In this post, you'll find a description of the most popular events and celebrations at this time of the year

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The Christmas season has finally arrived! 

Even if things have changed pretty much lately, Christmas still has a very religious meaning here in Italy and most of our traditions are deeply rooted in religion.

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[Italian books] L’amica geniale, or one of the best Italian contemporary novels

11/17/2015

L'amica geniale by Elena Ferrante, one of the best contemporary Italian novels

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Reading is my favorite pastime.

It isn’t actually a pastime, it is an essential part of my life. I couldn’t imagine my life without it. I simply couldn’t see myself without a book, ever.

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Do you want to know more about me? Let’s play a game and discover the secret life of an Italian teacher

11/10/2015

About Me Game
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I am always up for a fun game, let me confess you. 

I have “met” Kris with a K via the amazing Blacksburg Belle and immediately liked her style and her work. She is a writer and a copywriting instructor and has a blog where she shares a lot of great tips and advice for writers and bloggers.

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[Italian Traditions] All Saints’ Day in Italy

11/03/2015

All Saints' Day in Italy: Italian traditions and celebrations

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How do we celebrate All Saints’ Day, here in Italy? 

First of all, let me just tell you one thing: we do not celebrate Halloween. Ok, I should be more precise: we used not to celebrate Halloween in the past, we have been doing it only lately.

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[Italian phrases] Metti su l’acqua!

10/27/2015

"Metti su l'acqua": what is the meaning behind this Italian phrase?

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“Sono arrivata, metti su l’acquaaaaaaaaaaaa!”

I was walking the dog at lunch break yesterday when I heard the phrase above. I turned my head and saw a lady getting out of her car and opening the front gate of her house.

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My name is Cinzia and Italy is the place I call home.

Books feed my soul, music fills my days and travelling makes my life richer. I am a day dreamer, tireless walker and believer in the power of little things.

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