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International Mountain Day: A Commitment to the Future
Let’s celebrate International Mountain Day together by making a traditional dessert: Chestnut Cake
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Christmas Dinner, dessert: Struffoli
For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a dessert that is both delightful and simple to prepare, a true classic of Neapolitan festive traditions
Saint Lucy's day in Apulia
On December 13th, celebrate the Christian martyr by making Santa Lucia’s Eyes: sweet white wine tarallini that are simple and irresistible
Christmas Dinner, Main Course: Roast Veal
For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a main course that is both delicious and simple to prepare, the king of Italian festive tables
Christmas Dinner, First Course: Agnolotti alla Cavour
For your 2025 Christmas table, we bring you a rich and generous first course inspired by the culinary traditions of Piedmont
Christmas Dinner, Starter: Potato Pie
For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a tasty and super easy-to-make appetizer, typical of the Trentino tradition
Ten Italian Nativity Scenes You Shouldn’t Miss
From Lignano’s sand nativity to Matera’s living scene: explore Italy’s most magical Nativity Scenes
Christmas Markets in Italy: all the magic of the holidays
From Bolzano to Naples and down to Cagliari, discover dates and events for a journey through Italy’s scents, music, and Christmas magic
Pettole: Traditional Italian Fried Dough for St. Martin’s Feast
Traditionally made on November 11 and at Christmas: discover the story and recipe behind Salento’s pettole
Waiting for Christmas: second course
Myth and tradition: from the roast in pastry to Santa Claus' story
Waiting for Christmas: the first course
Lasagna and the presepe: two pillars of Italian tradition that celebrate the cultural diversity of our country.