Christmas cooking in Spain
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Some Italian traditions, customs connected to Christmas holidays.
In Italy, it’s common to wish someone buone feste (happy holidays) rather than simply Buon Natale (Merry Christmas) because Christmas isn’t the only holiday. The festive season in Italy starts December 8th for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and runs through 6 January (The Epiphany) . Christmas is the main event, but the holiday spirit really doesn’t wind down until the 7th of January. In many towns, you will find towering Christmas trees taking over the main square and smaller trees decorate Italian homes. However, the true Christmas scene-stealer is the presepe (or presepio). Presepi are nativity scenes that depict the manger scene, with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. In addition to the central figures, presepe can grow into huge, elaborate displays with handpainted figures and motorized moving parts. You will find them in homes, as well as in almost every church and in many other central locations arou...
Some dishes look really tasty. I'll try to make them at home!
ReplyDeleteI like the Lemon Cake .I'll try to make it.
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