NEWSLETTER FEATURES
‘Tis the Season for Tombola
Italy is all fun and games during the holiday season. The country’s decorations are far more subdued and serious than those you might see in the United States. It’s all nativity scenes and gold stars with few trees and lights. But in homes across the country, the people come together to laugh, eat, drink – and gamble. It’s not what you think. Sometimes they’re playing for beans or one or two euro (which are coins in Italy). They are playing Tombola or the Italian version of bingo.
Find Faith in Italian Nativity Scenes
Clearly, I need something to believe in, and I’m missing the holiday season in Italy, which is as much a celebration of hope as it is Jesus’ birthday. And just what is the ultimate symbol of Italy’s bright-eyed optimism at this time of year? The presepio or nativity scene. Others have their Christmas trees, but nothing compares to the masterpiece crèches for which Italians are famous.
Castagne
When many people think of chestnuts the first thing that comes to mind is the verse Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Many people don’t realize how important this food crop has been throughout history.
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Italian Scopa is a centuries old card game involving memory and strategic skills along with a little luck It’s easy to learn, a challenge to master and just plain fun for the whole family Ideal for any skill level from absolute novice to expert, so anyone can enjoy the game Rules include two other card games to be played with Scopa cards (Scopa d’Assi and Briscola) Family fun for everyone.
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Favignana
Favignana is just one of the islands that make up the Aegadian Islands (Isole Egadi). The island is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the northwest coast of Sicily. It is very famous for its tuna fisheries.
* Proverb
Per un orecchio entra e per l’altro esce.
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Here is a great recipe for battered fried baccalà.
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