Archive for 'Culture'
Il bambino che è sopravvissuto Posted by Bridgette on Apr 9, 2021
Il bambino che è sopravvissuto – The boy who lived Ciao a tutti! We all know reading is an important skill when studying languages, and with plenty of Italian news articles and other magazines online there is always something to read and learn from. But, have you ever thought of re-reading an old favorite book…
Una poesia per celebrare la primavera Posted by Bridgette on Mar 31, 2021
Una poesia per celebrare la primavera – A poem to celebrate spring Ciao a tutti! Here we are, at the end of March 2021. For many of us, this month marks a full year since the pandemic began to close borders, shut down schools, and force businesses closed. I would like to imagine the renewal…
Dantedì – National Dante Day Posted by Bridgette on Mar 25, 2021
Dantedì – National Dante Day Last year the Italian government named March 25 as National Dante Day in anticipation of the 700th anniversary of his death, which occurred in 1321 while he was exiled in Ravenna. Dante Alighieri is considered the “Father of the Italian Language” since he wrote his epic poems known as the…
Italian Women Authors: Elena Ferrante Posted by Bridgette on Mar 12, 2021
Ciao a tutti! In honor of La Festa delle Donne this month, I wanted to discuss Italian women authors! Perhaps you have noticed that the Italian literary scene is very much dominated by men. Elena Ferrante, however, is looking to shake things up. The NYT have commented on this phenomenon as “The Ferrante Effect” You may…
La Festa della Donna Posted by Bridgette on Mar 5, 2021
La Festa della Donna – International Women’s Day “Le donne sostengono la metà del cielo” (Proverbio cinese) “Women hold up half of the sky” (Chinese proverb) ___________________________________________________________________________________ L’8 marzo è La Giornata internazionale dei diritti della donna o più comune La Festa della donna. Questa celebrazione si tiene in Italia a partire dal 1922, ma è…
La Festa Degli Innamorati Posted by Bridgette on Feb 12, 2021
Ciao! Did you know that La Festa di San Valentino or La Festa Degli Innamorati (Valentine’s Day) is a tradition with roots in the Roman Empire? Taking place from February 13-15, Lupercalia, or dies Februatus, celebrates health and fertility and the Queen of Roman gods and goddesses – Juno, the Goddess of Women and Marriage. The name…
Units of Measurement Posted by Bridgette on Jan 22, 2021
Oggi, una richiesta da un lettore! Grazie mille! Today, a request from a reader! Thanks a lot! Le unità di misura in Italia – Units of measurement in Italy Praticamente tutte le unità di misura sono differenti in Italia rispetto a quelle utilizzate negli Stati Uniti. Noi americani non ci siamo adeguati al sistema metrico decimale… e…