Christmas Traditions Italiansrus.com
There are many great traditions that take place during Christmas. They include the traditional Christmas Eve dinner that consists of fish, the beautifully decorated Nativity scenes and there is the legend of La Befana, which marks the end of the Christmas season.

Easter & Lenten Traditions Italiansrus.com
The carnevale, palm weaving tutorials, dyed Easter eggs, Easter baking traditions and the Scoppio del Carro are just some of the many great traditions that take place during this season.

Halloween Traditions Italiansrus.com
Halloween is not just for Americans. Italy has taken to this holiday and children across the country are starting to dress up for halloween. Hey, what kid doesn't like the idea of free candy?

Holidays, Faith and Tradition - Our Paesani Italiansrus.com
In this section, you'll find articles about the holiday season, religion and various traditions that Italians maintain in Italy -- and abroad.

Holiday Dishes & Meals
This has a wide variety of recipes for various dishes served during holidays.

Italian National Holidays Italiansrus.com
Find a list of national holidays that take place in Italy.

An Italian Thanksgiving Feast Our Paesani - Italiansrus.com
When my editor asked me to come up with a column that connected Italy to Thanksgiving, I was thrown for a loop. Thanksgiving could not be more American. What does it have to do with Italy? But the key ingredient to a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday is food - and no one does food quite like Italy.

Valentine's Day Italiansrus.com
Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers. This section includes an Italian love dictionary and articles on this day for lovers.

If you're visiting Italy over a bank holiday you can avoid the surging demand on hotel rooms by booking a holiday apartment, which usually turns out to be less expensive. For trips to Rome check out holiday apartments to rent in the Eternal City at Oh-Rome.com. For great deals on accommodation in Venice, it's definitely worth taking a look at what Oh-Venice.com has to offer. Once you have sorted out where you want to stay, all that's left to do is make the most of your time in Italy, experience the Italian traditions first-hand and try the plenitude of delicious culinary specialties. Buon appetito!

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