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New Italian Words—2023 Edition

New Italian Words—2023 Edition

The end of December is *that* time of the year. If you’re visualizing panettone, pandoro, endless meals, well, yes,...
Italian Winter Words

Italian Winter Words

Winter vocab in Italy, as in many other countries of the northern hemisphere, is inextricably related to the cold,...
All About Chinese New Year 2024

All About Chinese New Year 2024

The Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, so the date varies from year to year, taking place sometime...
The Significance of Three Kings Day and How to Celebrate It

The Significance of Three Kings Day and How to Celebrate It

Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany, is more than just a celebration akin to Christmas. In fact, for people all...
Teaching World Languages and Cultures through Classroom Celebrations

Teaching World Languages and Cultures through Classroom Celebrations

It’s that festive time of year—the holiday season—with lots of celebrations going on! Why not take advantage of...
How to Make Panettone: Recipe and Traditions

How to Make Panettone: Recipe and Traditions

“Pandoro o panettone?” is one of the archetypical questions in Italy—like shower or bathtub, spaghetti interi or...

How Christmas Is Celebrated in Five Countries around the World

Christmas is celebrated in various ways worldwide, with unique customs and traditions that reflect each region’s...

La magia de la Navidad en países hispanohablantes

La Navidad es una época del año que trae consigo no solo alegría y festividad, sino también un encanto único en la...

Celebrate the holidays in your classroom with Cuentos para celebrar

Award-winning authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy take us on a journey through the holiday season with stories...
Discovering the Celebration of La Befana in Italy: A Traditional Holiday

Discovering the Celebration of La Befana in Italy: A Traditional Holiday

In Western Christianity, the Epifania [Epiphany], which falls on January 6, celebrates the visit of the magi to the...