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Yesterday was a magical evening in St. Mark's Square for the opening of the Carnival, a blend of reality and cinematic influences. It was the Grand Ball […]

ITALY

“Olympus”, the Venice Carnival from myth to game

And it couldn't be otherwise for the 2026 Venice Carnival. This year it will "travel" alongside the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, […]

VENEZIA

In Venice, the Befane arrive by boat, amidst the cold, wind, and a few snowflakes.

The 45th edition of the Epiphany Regatta took place this morning in Venice, finishing under the huge stocking suspended over the […]

ITALY

The Closing of the Holy Door in Rome: The Jubilee Is Over

Pope Leo XIV closed the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, marking the end of the 2025 Jubilee dedicated to […]

ITALY

La Befana: the history, meaning, and magic of an all-Italian tradition.

The feast of the Epiphany, celebrated every year on January 6th, is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions of Italian culture […]

ITALY

Italian Villages: When Identity Becomes Development and Opportunity

Italian villages represent one of the most authentic expressions of our country's cultural heritage. Small towns often far from […]

ITALY

New Year's Eve, the night of taking stock: Italian traditions, memories, and hopes.

New Year's Eve has always been an emotional watershed for Italians: a symbolic boundary between what […]

ITALY

St. Stephen's Day, December 26: History and Traditions in Italy

In Italy, December 26th isn't just "the day after Christmas." It's the feast of St. Stephen, a celebration […]

ITALY

The Magic of the Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree is one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the holiday season. But how did this custom originate and how […]

VENEZIA

In the shadow of the Christmas tree in St. Mark's Square

In the shadow of the great Christmas tree in St. Mark's Square, the notes of the Christmas Concert in the Basilica still echo. […]

ITALY

Christmas in Italy: Three cities that tell the magic of the holidays

Christmas in Italy is an experience that goes beyond lights and gifts. It's a journey through traditions, atmospheres […]

ITALY

Tombola: the Christmas game that unites all generations

Christmas in Italy is made up of simple but profound traditions, of gestures that are repeated every year and that […]

ITALY

December 7: The Southern Tradition of Tuna Puccetta

On December 7, the eve of the Immaculate Conception, in many areas of Southern Italy – particularly in Puglia and Salento […]

CATANIA (ITALY)

The youngest bagpiper in Sicily is Attilio Vagliasindi from Catania.

At ten years old, Catania native Attilio Vagliasindi is already a multi-instrumentalist and the youngest bagpiper in Sicily. Here […]

CATANIA (ITALY)

Traveling in Sicily, an exclusive book

Musical interlude in the presentation of Traveling in Sicily ph Angela Strano

CATANIA (ITALY)

Holywin, All Saints' Day celebrations come to Catania.

The parish of Santa Maria di Gesù is also organizing Holywin, the feast of All Saints, this year, an event that […]

CATANIA (ITALY)

The sanctuary church of the Madonna di Ognina

The sanctuary church was built in 1392 and dedicated to the Madonna. It stands on the shore of Porto Ulisse in Catania, in Ognina. Madonna […]

CATANIA (ITALY)

The intertwining of palms during Holy Week

The Holy Week leading up to Easter is symbolized by palms, especially on Palm Sunday, an event that celebrates the entry […]

CATANIA (ITALY)

Folk dance workshop in the heart of Catania

Folk dance workshop at the CSA Officina Rebelde ph Angela Strano

CATANIA (ITALY)

Nino Calzona: Engraving Craftsmanship in the Heart of Catania

Nino Calzona, master of the art of engraving

CATANIA (ITALY)

Homemade liqueurs and syrups, a tradition

In Catania, the tradition of preparing liqueurs and […] at home, especially in the summer, is still deeply rooted in some families.

CATANIA (ITALY)

Medieval festivals in Motta Sant'Anastasia

The Feast of Sant'Anastasia, also known as the Medieval Festival, is a historical reenactment that takes place every year in the town of Motta Sant'Anastasia, […]