Categoria: Tradizioni


  • La Befana-Epiphany

    In Italian folklore, La Befana is a witch who brings presents to good children in Italy on Epiphany Eve of January 6. It is similar to the known Santa Clause.If Santa has reindeer, while Befana has a broom. She is an ugly older woman, and she is called a witch because of her appearance. She…

  • Sagra della Castagna

    https://youtu.be/80umT1yL5JY  When Autumn, the time of chestnuts, has arrived! The festivals that celebrate this precious fruit of mountains are an exceptional experience. We went to Valle di Soffumbergo, il Balcone sul Friuli, ” Friuli’s Balcony, ” the splendid panoramic view. A small hill overlooking the Friuli province. The village is famous for its beautiful autumn…

  • Italian Carnival Dessert

    Carnival Dessert Chiacchiere ( Chatter) are typical Italian sweets usually prepared during the carnival period. The main ingredients are butter, eggs, sugar, and flour. They are crunchy and delicate fried, sprinkled with sugar or icing sugar. They have different names depending on which region in Italy, follows by Frappe in Rome, Bugie in Piedmont, Crostoli…