Rome for Christmas or Bust Rome during the Christmas Season is joyous. With a crisp air, stylish big-city Italians cupping hot cappuccino in corner cafés, and hurried shoppers bundled up with panache, thoughtfully pausing at grand manger scenes is just amazing. The season here stretches for over a month — not to maximize shopping days,… Continue Reading
Napoli e I Presepi Christmas in Naples, Italy is truly spectacular since Naples is most famous for its Nativity scenes or presepi. Presepe means crib or crèche and the one place in Naples that is a must-see especially at Christmastime is the famous pedestrian street, via San Gregorio Armeno. Located in the centro storico, or… Continue Reading
“ I STRUFFOLI “ HONEY DOUGH BALLS A very traditional Italian holiday and/or special occasion treat, always made at Christmas time, these little, ball-shaped cookies are a holiday favorite for many Italian families. Struffoli originated in the Naples area of Italy, which was influenced by the Greeks who once controlled Naples. The name “struffoli” comes… Continue Reading