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Volume 24, No. 1

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Carnevale di Mamoiada
The Carnevale di Mamoiada (Carnival of Mamoiada), a unique and deeply rooted tradition in the heart of Sardinia, is one of Italy’s most fascinating and mysterious folkloric celebrations. This festival, held in the small town of Mamoiada in the Nuoro province, is famous for its eerie yet captivating masked figures known as the Mamuthones and Issohadores.

Battaglia delle Arance
For three days the northern town of Ivrea, which is in the province of Turin, Piedmont, turns orange as they celebrate the Battaglia delle Arance (Battle of the Oranges). This is just one of the many festivals that takes place throughout Italy during Carnevale, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. What makes this festival just a bit crazier than the other celebrations throughout Italy is that the people literally throw oranges at each other.

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Customizable Italian Golf Club Cover
This is a great gift for any Italian golfer. Protection with serious style. You don’t want your precious clubs getting banged around on the course, and these cushioned and cozy covers are just the trick to keep them safe. Show up with these stylish covers and you will be the envy of your foursome.

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Photo of the Week
Il Campidoglio
The statues of Castor and Pollux, which were designed by Michelangelo, greet you as you make your way up the steps to the Campidoglio.

Proverb
Sbagliando s’impara.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for arancini di riso.

Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 21

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Tu Scendi dalle Stelle
Tu scendi dalle stelle is Italy’s most beloved Christmas song that can be heard throughout Italy during the holiday season. This song dates back to the 18th century and was composed by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.

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? To be honest I never knew why myself. Every Christmas Eve I can remember smelling the various fishes as my Mother prepared them. I never knew why we had to prepare so many I just knew that this meal had to consist of dishes that did not contain any meat and the number of fishes prepared had to be seven.

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Buon Natale Christmas Ornament
Spread holiday cheer in Italian with our Buon Natale ornament. This festive greeting, meaning “Merry Christmas” in Italian, is beautifully adorned with classic holiday colors and motifs, celebrating the joy of the season in a culturally rich way.

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Photo of the Week
Christmas in Milan
A street in Milan decorated for Christmas.

Proverb
Ogni parola non vuol risposta.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for fried calamari

Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 20

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Each year in the heart of New York City people gather to witness an amazing spectacle that has become an enduring symbol of the Christmas season. This tradition got started by a group of Italian American workers.

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.

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Molto Italiano featured item:

Buon Natale Christmas Ornament
Spread holiday cheer in Italian with our Buon Natale ornament. This festive greeting, meaning “Merry Christmas” in Italian, is beautifully adorned with classic holiday colors and motifs, celebrating the joy of the season in a culturally rich way.

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Photo of the Week
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (torre pendente di Pisa) was built during the 12th Century. During construction the tower started to lean as a result of the soft ground under the foundation.

Proverb
A caval donato non si guarda in bocca.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for amatriciana.

Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 19

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Festa della Madonna della Salute
As millions of families across the United States are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving the people of Venice are also preparing to celebrate and give thanks to the Madonna della Salute with a festival in her honor. This annual celebration takes place on November 21st. The origins of this festa actually goes back to the 17th century.

Pandolce Genovese
Pandolce Genovese (u pandùce in Genoese dialect) is a sweet bread typically made during Christmas and other festive occasions, but over the centuries it has become a dessert that can be enjoyed anytime.

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Molto Italiano featured item:

Buon Natale Christmas Ornament
Spread holiday cheer in Italian with our Buon Natale ornament. This festive greeting, meaning “Merry Christmas” in Italian, is beautifully adorned with classic holiday colors and motifs, celebrating the joy of the season in a culturally rich way.

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Photo of the Week
Piazza Armerina
The Girls in Bikini mosaic is located in the Villa Romana del Casale, which is located in the town of Piazza Armerina in Sicily. The villa contains the richest & largest collection of Roman mosaics and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Proverb
Non destare il cane che dorme.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for Italian bread.

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Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 18

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Certosa di Padula
The Certosa di Padula (Charterhouse of Padula), also known as the Carthusian Monastery of San Lorenzo or Certosa di San Lorenzo, is a magnificent architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Southern Italy. Located in the small town of Padula in the Campania region, this monumental complex is one of the largest and most elaborate Carthusian monasteries in Europe.

Eh, Paisano! Pour the Wine
There is a lot that can be learned from having a glass of wine. Not only is it filled with family traditions it also plays an important role in healthy living.

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Italian National Anthem & Landmarks
Be the first to own this one of a kind design that features five of Italy’s landmarks (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum in Rome, Rialto Bridge in Venice, Milan’s Duomo and Florence’s Duomo) and the words to Fratelli d’Italia the Italian national anthem. There are over 150 products to choose from. Shop from home with the comfort of knowing that your order is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This 30-Day Guarantee gives you plenty of time to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends.

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Photo of the Week
Piazza Duomo
The Piazza Duomo in Parma. From left to right you have the cathedrale, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the bell tower and the octagonal baptistery.

Proverb
Non destare il cane che dorme.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pasta fagioli.

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Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 17

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Notte di Fiaba
Frank Sinatra’s “Young at Heart,” reminds us that Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you If you’re young at heart. Riva del Garda must have a very young heart, because they transform the entire town into a fairy tale with their annual Notte di Fiaba (Fairy Tale Night).

That’s A Morra
Have you ever been to a picnic or social gathering and seen a group of men yelling and throwing fingers at each other? Did you ever wonder what exactly they were doing? Believe it or not they were enjoying a game of morra, which just so happens to be a game that can be traced back to Roman times.

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Italian National Anthem & Landmarks
Be the first to own this one of a kind design that features five of Italy’s landmarks (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum in Rome, Rialto Bridge in Venice, Milan’s Duomo and Florence’s Duomo) and the words to Fratelli d’Italia the Italian national anthem. There are over 150 products to choose from. Shop from home with the comfort of knowing that your order is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This 30-Day Guarantee gives you plenty of time to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends.

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Photo of the Week
Palazzo Vecchio
The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, Italy and it overlooks the Piazza della Signoria. It was constructed in the 13th Century and originally called the Palazzo della Signoria. Over its long history it has been referred to as the Palazzo del Popolo, Palazzo dei Priori, and Palazzo Ducale.

Proverb
L’uccello mattiniero si becca il verme.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for cannoli pie.

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Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 16

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Sassari’s Candelieri Festival
Sardinia, an enchanting island in the Mediterranean, is famous for its rich culture and captivating traditions. Among its most cherished events is the “Candelieri” festival (“La Festa dei Candelieri” or “The Festival of the Candlesticks”), a historic celebration that lights up the city of Sassari each year.

Italian Summer Olympic Team
The Summer Olympics have wrapped up in Paris. The Italians finished with a total of 40 medals. Find a list of all the Olympic sports and what medals the Italians have won in each event. The list goes back to the first Olympics back in 1896.

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Italian National Anthem & Landmarks
Be the first to own this one of a kind design that features five of Italy’s landmarks (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum in Rome, Rialto Bridge in Venice, Milan’s Duomo and Florence’s Duomo) and the words to Fratelli d’Italia the Italian national anthem. There are over 150 products to choose from. Shop from home with the comfort of knowing that your order is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This 30-Day Guarantee gives you plenty of time to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends.

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Photo of the Week
Padula
From the Certosa di San Lorenzo you get an incredible view of all the houses that line the hillside of Padula.

Proverb
Amore è cieco.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for fried olives Tuscan style.

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Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 15

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Santa Maria dell’Isola
High above the sparkling waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Santa Maria dell’Isola Monastery stands as a serene haven, blending history, faith, and stunning architecture. Located in the seaside town of Tropea on La Costa degli Dei (the Coast of the Gods), this monastery has been a beacon of spirituality and a marvel for travelers for centuries.

Giostra dell’Orso (Joust of the Bear)
Every July 25th the city of Pistoia, which is in the region of Tuscany, hosts the Giostra dell’Orso (Joust of the Bear). This tournament is on the Feast Day of San Jacopo, patron saint of Pistoia.

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Italian National Anthem & Landmarks
Be the first to own this one of a kind design that features five of Italy’s landmarks (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum in Rome, Rialto Bridge in Venice, Milan’s Duomo and Florence’s Duomo) and the words to Fratelli d’Italia the Italian national anthem. There are over 150 products to choose from. Shop from home with the comfort of knowing that your order is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This 30-Day Guarantee gives you plenty of time to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends.

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Photo of the Week
Neptune’s Grotto
Neptune’s Grotto is a cave located within Capo Caccia near Alghero, Sardinia. The grotto is a natural jewel and geological wonder that attracts over 150,000 visitors a year.

Proverb
Sfortuna al gioco, fortuna in amore.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for zucchini ripiene.

American Grown With Italian Roots

Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 14

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Frank Borghi and the World Cup Miracle
On a sweltering late afternoon in Brazil over sixty years ago, a rag tag squad of Americans stunned the international soccer world by defeating the heavily favored team from England 1-0 in the opening rounds of the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The win was so shocking that English newspapers assumed the score was a typing error and edited their publications to reflect an English victory of 10-1. Helping to secure the win was a group of five young players from the Italian section of St. Louis, known as The Hill.

Joe DiMaggio
While playing for the San Francisco Seals the New York Yankees signed Joe for 25,000 dollars. In 1936 he joined the Yankees and stayed with the club for 16 years playing center field. Due to World War II, DiMaggio missed three years of baseball. During his career he was given such nicknames as “The Yankee Clipper” for his incredible defensive abilities and “Joltin’ Joe” for his hitting prowess.

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Italian National Anthem & Landmarks
Be the first to own this one of a kind design that features five of Italy’s landmarks (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum in Rome, Rialto Bridge in Venice, Milan’s Duomo and Florence’s Duomo) and the words to Fratelli d’Italia the Italian national anthem. There are over 150 products to choose from. Shop from home with the comfort of knowing that your order is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This 30-Day Guarantee gives you plenty of time to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends.

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Photo of the Week
Basilica of Saint Francis of Paola
Looking at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Paola from the square of the Plebiscite in Naples.

Proverb
L’appetito vien mangiando.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for chicken saltimbocca alla Sorrentina.

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Italian Clothing & Novelties
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Volume 23, No. 13

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Il Palio di Siena
The Palio di Siena is one of the world’s oldest horse races and it is held twice a year in the Tuscan town of Siena. To the Sienese this is more than just a race. It is a way of life and a passion that is instilled in them at birth.

Lady Liberty
My grandfather never spoke much about his early days in America, or the long ship ride over the ocean, but he often mentioned the awesome feeling he experienced as a young boy when his steamer ship from Naples, Italy, approached Ellis Island. The moment was engraved in his memory.

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Italian National Anthem & Landmarks
Be the first to own this one of a kind design that features five of Italy’s landmarks (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum in Rome, Rialto Bridge in Venice, Milan’s Duomo and Florence’s Duomo) and the words to Fratelli d’Italia the Italian national anthem. There are over 150 products to choose from. Shop from home with the comfort of knowing that your order is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This 30-Day Guarantee gives you plenty of time to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends.

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Photo of the Week
Boats in the Harbor
Boats in the harbor of Muggia, which is located in the north eastern part of Italy in the province of Trieste within the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It borders the country of Slovenia and it is the only Istrian town in Italy.

Proverb
Finché c’è vita c’è speranza.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for sausage with greens.

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Italian Clothing & Novelties
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