A detail of a traditional nativity scene, il presepe, one of Italy most loved Christmas traditions (Photo: Floriano Rescigno/Dreamstime) Each of these traditions — and each of the many more we ...

It wouldn't be Christmas in Italy without Una Poltrona per Due on tv. Italy is home to some of the world's oldest and most spectacular Christmas traditions that have illuminated and enriched the ...

Christmas in Italy is a time for celebration, and with food playing such an important role in global holiday traditions, it’s no surprise that feasting is central to Italian Christmas.

The zampognari are important figures in the folklore of Italian regions including Abruzzo ... The arrival of the zampogna is considered auspicious and they feature strongly in the Christmas crib ...

If you're from an Italian-American family, you may want to pay attention to this latest food recall as it could potentially impact a celebrated annual Christmas tradition this year. ABC6 News ...

They also invented a new one: the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The Italian American Christmas Eve tradition is believed to have originated with immigrants from southern Italy who missed the abundant ...

Calabria, the southern tip of Italy’s mainland, is home to Christmas traditions that are as lively as they are deeply rooted in faith and community. Over the years, some of these customs have faded, ...

The Feast of the Seven Fishes — in Italian “La Vigilia,” which means “The Eve” — is one of these Christmas Eve traditions. So, where does this tradition come from? This feast stems ...

HOMEWOOD, Pennsylvania — From time to time, Frank Tropiano will drive past the tiny structure he called home after he and his parents, three sisters, and his grandparents arrived in this country in ...

This article explores the origins and significance of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a special Italian Christmas Eve tradition. It features insights from Italian food experts and chefs, highlighting ...