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For New Year's, ancient Romans gave friends a glass jar full of dates and dried figs in honey, with a bay leaf branch so the coming year would be sweet and full of good fortune. Neapolitans still wrap dried figs in fresh bay leaves and exchange them at New Year's to ensure abundance.
For enjoyable reading about Italy's holiday celebrations, festivals, customs, food, pageants, etc., I recommend Carol Field's book, Celebrating Italy. You may find it at your library or for less than ten dollars on the internet. Salute!
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- La Befana brings the equivalent of stockings to kids around the time of Epiphany. If they're bad she brings coal (which is actually a sweet black candy now).
- Often in Italian weddings the bride and groom give wedding favors to the groomsmen, bridesmaid, and parents. These are often trinket type gifts handed out during the wedding party. Such items can be found on sites such as the ones located in the related links and many others.
- Christmas is all Italian
What else can I help you with?
Which type of celebration are gift baskets most popular at?
Holiday celebrations are real popular for gift basket giving, but you can give one at anytime.
What does the giving of foreign involve?
A gift of money from one government to another government
Why does Greek Xenia involve the host giving the guest a gift?
The parting gift is to show the host's honor at receiving the guest.
What does the giving of foreign aid involve?
A gift of money from one government to another government
What are the rules for obtaining a gift loan?
The rules for obtaining a gift loan typically involve demonstrating a relationship with the person giving the gift, providing documentation of the gift amount, and ensuring that the gift is not a loan that needs to be repaid.
Why do mammals eat chocolates?
Humans are the only mammals who (should) eat chocolates. They do so because they tatse good and are common for gift-giving, sweet indulgences, and celebrations.
The gift giver in Chile?
In Chile, gift giving is a common practice to show appreciation and strengthen social bonds. Gifts are often given for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, and celebrations. It is important to choose a thoughtful and culturally appropriate gift to show respect and consideration for the recipient.
What gift would you recommend for Diwali celebrations this year"?
A traditional gift like sweets, candles, or decorative items would be a great choice for Diwali celebrations this year.
What is 'gift' when translated from English to Italian?
"Gift" in English means regalo in Italian.
What is the difference between the religious and the secular celebration to Christmas?
Religious celebrations of Christmas focus on the birth of Jesus Christ and may involve attending church services and nativity plays. Secular celebrations tend to focus on the cultural aspects of Christmas, such as gift-giving, decorating trees, and spending time with family and friends without religious connotations.
What is the history of flower gift giving?
What is the history of giving flowers as a gift?
What is Christmas gift giving in France?
same as here gift giving!
