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How the Months Got Their Names in the Italian Language

by DHales | Jan 15, 2019 | Books, history, Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs

I mesi  The months  The original Roman year had ten named months, beginning with Martius, named for Mars, god of war. This was the month when the mighty Roman legions resumed their battles to conquer and rule the known world. It was also the time when...

Christmas in the Italian Language: Holiday Traditions

by DHales | Dec 15, 2016 | culture, Food and Drink, history, Italy, Social behavior, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs

Le tradizioni di Natale Christmas Traditions “Natale con i tuoi; Pasqua con chi vuoi,” Italians say. “Christmas with your family; Easter with whomever you want.” An Italian Christmas centers on casa (home) and stare insieme in famiglia (being together as a family)....
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