Culture
The Feast Day of Saint Nicholas Rekindles Italy’s Christmas Season
Saint Nicholas, the inspiration behind Santa Claus, is alive and well across Italy through tradition and prayer.
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Italian Town Wired Up for World’s Largest Christmas Tree Display
The larger-than-life display rises nearly a half mile up the slopes of Mount Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy's Umbria region.
Read MoreRockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lights the Night in NYC
First set up by Italian immigrants in 1931, the ornate display has become the nation's most iconic symbol of Christmas.
Read MoreLiving to 100: Searching for the Secret to Sardinia’s Fountain of Youth
The number of nonagenarians and centenarians living on the Italian island has astonished scientists and researchers.
Read MoreCulatello di Zibello: Italy’s Most Exquisite Cured Meat
The curing process takes months and involves salt, pepper, garlic, a river breeze, linen cloths and dry white wine. (Place a few slices to your Christmas antipasto plate, and watch the room light up.)
Read MoreRecipe: Italian Milk Pie
It’s a cross between a baked pudding, a custard and a pie, or a crustless custard pie, if you will.
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