What Italians Do in August: Vacation, Ferragosto & the Great Summer Exodus

What Italians Do in August: Vacation, Ferragosto & the Great Summer Exodus

August in Italy is unlike any other time of year. While tourists pour into cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice under the hot Mediterranean sun, Italians themselves are packing their bags and headin...

Why do Italians Eat Lentils on New Year’s Eve?

Why do Italians Eat Lentils on New Year’s Eve?

It’s an Italian tradition to eat lentils just after the stroke of midnight on Dec 31st. Go to any supermarket in Italy on Dec 31st and the shelf of lentils will be empty. They are sold out and not eve...

Top