Epiphany in Italy and the rest of the world: origins and characteristics of the celebration that “takes all holidays away”

We are close to the day of the Epiphany, which as the common saying reminds us puts an end to the Christmas holiday period. However, in Italy it does so with one last day dedicated to conviviality, culinary traditions, gifts and moments of sweetness and playfulness for the younger ones. Here the protagonist on this …

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Village festivals Sabine

Village festivals in the Sabine area

This year Valentine’s Day is going to coincide with one of my favorite celebrations, that is Carnival Sunday. My childish soul still connects Carnival with the lightheartedness to dress in costumes, toss confetti and celebrate by devouring typical pastries and sweets of any kind… which is basically the whole spirit that these festive days originated …

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