ITALIAN CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Italians did not invent coffee, yet their passion for it makes many believe they did. Coffee first made its debut

Italy has long had a custom that governs how children are named: The first male is named after his paternal

Salerno holds a romantic legend about Antonella that goes back centuries. Antonella was one of the bridesmaids for Queen Margherita

Christmas in Italy is typically dedicated to family, while New Year’s eve is spent having fun and celebrating with friends.

November 2nd marks All Souls Day, an ancient Catholic feast dedicated to remembering those who have passed on from this

Italy was long known for being home to saints, poets, and navigators; unfortunately however there is no trace of either

An Italian novel for children called “La Freccia Azzurra” (The Blue Arrow) suggests that all children around the world eagerly