Italian Lifestyle
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Italian Santa : where to see Santa in Italy + all you need to know about Babbo Natale, Italy’s Santa Claus
All you need to know about the Italian Santa, Babbo Natale, and the traditions associated with Santa in Italy. There are many Christmas traditions in Italy but ask any child and you’ll quickly see that one character dominates the Italian Christmas experience for little ones: Babbo Natale, Italian Santa Claus! Babbo Natale is at the center of the gift-giving tradition of Christmas in Italy. Like in many other countries, Italian children write letters to Babbo Natale, ensuring good behavior in exchange for gifts under the Christmas tree. They expect him to come at night on the 24/25 December and they know he will come on a magical sleight pulled by flying reindeer.…
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Presepe in Italy: all you need to know about Italian nativity scenes
Presepe in Italy: All you need to know about the Italian Christmas tradition of presepe, Italy’s nativity scenes. What presepe is, history of presepe, where to see the best nativity scenes in Italy. There are many Christmas traditions in Italy; one of the most ancient and unique is the tradition of making a presepe. Presepe (pronounced pre -seh-peh) is the Italian word for the nativity scene or Christmas crib. Presepe (or presepi, plural) can be large or small, in a home or a public place, in a church or a piazza, but they all have something in common: they always have figurines of baby Jesus in the crib, Mary, Joseph,…
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Farmacie: all you need to know about Italian pharmacies (and how they can help you!)
All you need to know about farmacie, Italian pharmacies: what to expect, what they can help with, why and how they differ from the pharmacies you may know at home. One of the most useful stores and services you will find in Italy is the local farmacie, aka Italian pharmacies. An Italian pharmacy is a store selling medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, remedies, daily health and beauty supplies and baby essentials. However, they are also more than just a shop. While a pharmacist is not a medical doctor, pharmacists are highly trained professionals. They specialize in the preparation, administration and use of medications and can recommend remedies for minor ailments.…