Volume 16, No. 29

Volume 16 No. 29

Molto Italiano featured item:

Scopa Traditional Italian Card Game

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).

NEWSLETTER FEATURES

Vesuvius Wildfires Bring Out the Racism in Italy
By now you might have heard about the Vesuvius wildfires that began in mid July 2017. Most have suggested that the fires are the result of human activity (either negligence or criminality). But the situation has sprouted racism, which was a shock to this American in Italy. Apparently, any happenings around Vesuvius always have some northerners suggesting that an eruption wouldn’t be so bad. Their point is that it would likely wipe out Neapolitans. And many, especially in the north, believe it is the south that is dragging down the country.

Italian Card Games
When I was growing up my father and I would sit down and pass the time by playing briscola, scopa, and tressette, three classic Italian card games. It was a learning experience for me because I was use to playing with a 52 card deck not a 40 card deck like the Italians use. Even though I didn’t always win or even understand the rules it was a fun and enjoyable for the both of us. I miss those days. Ever since my father passed away it never seemed the same playing these games until recently.

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MOLTO ITALIANO FEATURES
* Photo of the Week
This photo was taken at the base of Mount Vesuvius in 1961 by John Bickford while stationed in Naples, Italy.

* Proverb
Non è tutto oro quello che luccica

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for zucchini soup.

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