Krampusnacht is a festival also celebrated in the US, where people dress up as Krampus and parade through the streets, scaring any children who might cross their path. The holiday works side-by-side with St. Nicholas day. Well-behaved children are treated with visits from St. Nicholas during...
The word "infiorata" means "decorate with flowers," and it's exactly how the festival is celebrated, with grand processions featuring marching bands, food, and celebrations in towns across the country. One of the best ceremonies that could be observed in Noto (Sicily) begins on the 17th of...
In honour of the miracle of saving the city, Urban VIII added Saint Rosalia's name to the Roman Martyrology on July 15th 1625, and this is the date celebrated in Palermo, even though her actual feast day is September 4th. St. Rosalia then became the patron saint of Palermo, replacing Sa...
Chocolate candy is one of the most popular sweets in the world, no wonder it has its own holiday. National Chocolate Candy Day is celebrated annually on December 28.Unofficial Holidays→ USA National Card Playing Day Grab a deck of cards and invite your friends over for a game night on ...
Saint Vitus was a Christian saint from Sicily. He died as a martyr during the persecution of Christians by co-ruling Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian in 303. In the late Middle Ages, people in Germany celebrated the feast of Vitus by dancing before his statue. This dancing became popul...
The festival of Epiphany, marking the end of the 12 days of Christmas, is also widely celebrated in many different ways. In Italy, the figure of Befana takes center stage. Legend says that she declined to accompany the Three Wise Men on their journey to welcome the Christ child and later...
There was, of course, the passing of time. Our ancestors measured it, respected it and celebrated it by observing the sun and the stars. In this way the times of practical activities (such as sowing and harvesting) and of liturgical and social ones (parties) were dictated. ...
Discover upcoming festivals and events, and plan your visit around the one that resonates most with you. Experience the vibrant culture and community of Tasmania through its celebrated gatherings. APRIL Tasmania is rumbling with the spirit of Targa Florio, a century old car race that has its roo...
In many families, a student's progress through the education system is celebrated with parties. 8 • RELATIONSHIPS Italians are characteristically friendly, outgoing, and generous. They love to talk and are easily immersed in conversation. Like people of other Mediterranean nations, they often ...
Cooking holidays to write home aboutonfacebook(opens in a new window) Cooking holidays to write home aboutonlinkedin(opens in a new window) current progress 0% Ajesh Patalay May 18 2023 0 Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories ...