Buone Feste!

Happy Holidays!

Il 24 di Dicembre

Italian Proverb

Il 9 di Dicembre 2016

Buona Festa di Ringraziamento!

Il 24 di Novembre

Today’s Italian saying is about how being content with what we have is the key to happiness. This saying is in honor of the American holiday of Thanksgiving that takes place every November in America.

Content is happiness. — Chi si contenta gode. = One who is content is happy.

Buon San Martino!

Il 11 di Novembre

Today’s Italian saying celebrates the holiday of San Martino (Saint Martin’s Day) that takes place on November 11 in Italy. The excerpt below and photos are from a blog written by my friend Eleonora at Italian Storytellers.

Legend has it that San Martino cut off half his cloak to give to a beggar, and many paintings depict this theme. The holiday is now linked to a celebration of the new wine that can be tapped for the fall season and the newly ripened chestnuts.

Visit Eleonora’s blog, Italian Storytellers, at the links below for more information about this important fall holiday in Italy. And enjoy red wine and chestnuts the way the Italians do!

Saint Martin Saying — Per San Martino si spilla il botticino = On Saint Martin’s Day you tap the little barrel (and try the new wine).

Buon San Martino to you all!
We celebrate Saint Martin today in Italy drinking red wine and eating roasted chestnuts. There are many traditions behind this feast and many festivals dedicated to the saint. Read more on our blog!

What to know about Saint Martin’s Day in Italy? >>> http://bit.ly/2eUQomu
What to do on Saint Martin’s Day in Italy? >>> http://bit.ly/2fUuAfy