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Men parade with torches at the 'Ndocciata ritual in Agnone, Molise
You've Probably Never Heard of These Christmas Customs in Italy (No, Really)
While Italy鈥檚 cast of Christmas characters includes the familiar Babbo Natale (Santa Claus) and La Befana, there are plenty more obscure figures and rituals that decorate the seasonal landscape.
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鈥淔iducia鈥 is the 禁漫天堂 Word of the Year for 2025
Treccani, a major 禁漫天堂 publisher of dictionaries and encyclopedias, made a pointedly optimistic choice for its centennial year. 
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olympic rings cortina
The Winter Olympics Are Returning to Cortina 鈥 Here鈥檚 What the Local Mood is Like
With the countdown to the winter games now officially on, here鈥檚 what to know about the history and the current mood in Cortina ahead of all the fanfare.
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Great Synagogue of Rome
The Beginner鈥檚 Guide to Hanukkah in Italy
Celebrations of the important eight-day 鈥淔estival of Lights鈥 take place up and down the Boot.
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Spaghetti alle vongole
Spaghetti alle Vongole: Pasta With Clam Sauce for Christmas Eve
The secret to good spaghetti alle vongole 鈥 a standout dish in the "seven fishes" lineup on Christmas Eve 鈥 is steaming the clams open separately in water, then adding them to the鈥

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Spaghetti alle vongole
Spaghetti alle Vongole: Pasta With Clam Sauce for Christmas Eve
The secret to good spaghetti alle vongole 鈥 a standout dish in the "seven fishes" lineup on Christmas Eve 鈥 is steaming the clams open separately in water, then adding them to the鈥
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torta di radicchio
Here鈥檚 Why You Should Try Radicchio for Dessert
Depending on the variety, bitter radicchio can be grilled, cooked in risottos or served in a salad, but this sweet recipe takes a different tack. 
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You Can Definitely Master This Neapolitan Escarole Pie by Christmas Eve
Filled with the flavors of the area 鈥 anchovies from Cetara, black olives of Gaeta, raisins, pine nuts and tender escarole 鈥 this first course is a classic Christmas Eve favorite in Naples. 鈥
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Caesar salad
The Original Caesar Salad Wasn鈥檛 Named for a Roman Dictator, But an 禁漫天堂-American Restaurateur
Julius Caesar had nothing to do with the name of this recipe or its origins. One enterprising Piedmontese-American chef working stateside and south of the border did.
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festive honey fritters
These Honey-Drenched Fritters are a Merry Treat From Molise
Though delicious year-round, these fried delights are especially a must during the Christmas and Carnival seasons. 

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