Liberation Day in Italy is a festivity held every April 25th. On April 25th, 1945, the National Liberation Committee of Upper Italy (CLNAI) officially proclaimed the insurgency against fascists in a radio announcement. The feast of April 25th is also known as the anniversary of the Resistance. The commemoration remembers the courage of i partigiani italiani (the…
Panettone is the typical Christmas dessert in Italy. However, since its beginning, it quickly became known worldwide. Panettone is a type of sweet bread loaf with raisins and candied fruits. Milan pioneered baking panettone, and thus, it is one of the city symbols. Panettone origin The Panettone origin is still not clear. But it seems…
Cooking is an essential part of life in the Mediterranean. Many Italian traditions take place around the table. So, please join us as we dive into the waters of the Italian food culture. Italian moms You may smile, but we can not talk about Italian food culture without starting where it all begins. Italian moms…
Everyone knows that soccer is the most popular sport in Italy. And not only Italy but also the world. I’m sure most people know about the Italian Serie A. And the most famous historical Italian teams, such as Juventus, Roma, Inter and AC Milan. But have you ever wondered why they say “Calcio” in Italian…
Have you ever wondered why “Italian” and “food” always seem to be in the same sentence? Some people say Italy, and others acquainted with the Italian culture say Eataly. Italians love to eat, they love to talk, and they love to talk about eating! Italian gatherings are usually around a table. It is not only…