Volume 21, No. 46

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The Christmas Eve Dinner
One of the big mysteries surrounding Christmas Eve has to do with dinner and the significance of the number of fish dishes prepared. Many people have asked me why do we have seven different fish dishes?

‘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.

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MOLTO ITALIANO FEATURES

* Photo of the Week
St. Michael’s Church

The floor of St. Michael’s Church portrays scenes of Paradise on Earth. The maiolica tiles were created by Leonardo Chiaiese. In the center of this particular photo is a unicorn. To the right of the unicorn is a bear.

* Proverb
Tanti paesi, tanti costumi.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for baccalà salad.

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Volume 21, No. 45

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Santa Lucia
As legend states in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily, a child by the name of Lucia was born in the year 283 to a wealthy Sicilian family. As she grew older she choose to live her life like that of St. Agatha, who was a revered saint in a nearby town. With that she vowed to remain a virgin and give her possessions to the poor and needy.

Italian Ceppo
The ceppo is a yule log burned in the fireplace or a pyramid shaped structure made of wood and often called the tree of light. Just what is the significance behind this Italian tradition?

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* Photo of the Week
St. Clare Basilica

This is a great shot of the Basilica of St. Clare. Located in Assisi the Basilica was constructed in the 13th Century and contains the remains of Saint Clare. Saint Clare was founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, which is currently known as the Order of Saint Clare.

* Proverb
Chi ha tegoli di vetro, non tiri sassi al vicino.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pasta con sarde.

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Volume 21, No. 44

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Lighting of the Christmas Tree
One of the things I love about Italy is the different and unique traditions they do throughout the year and in particular during various holidays. One tradition that takes place during the Christmas season is the lighting of the Christmas tree in the city of Gubbio, Umbria.

Manarola’s Illuminated Presepe
An enduring tradition that has been a part of the Christmas season in Italy is the beautiful nativity scenes (presepio) that decorate homes and towns throughout Italy. Over the years these scenes have expanded to include more than just the Holy Family and the three Wise Men. They can be elaborate works of art that depict entire villages. Of all the scenes throughout Italy the one in Manarola stands out and can be seen for miles.

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* Photo of the Week
Presepio

This is a section of the Presepio on display in the Royal Palace during Christmas.

* Proverb
Quattordici mestieri, quindici infortu.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for torrone.

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