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Living a Life in Colour

a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

One good reason to eat lasagne today

January 6, 2015 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

Today is la Befana in Italy, otherwise known as the Epiphany. It marks the last of the 12 days of Christmas which begin on December 25th (Christmas Day). It is also a feast day to commemorate the visit of the Three Wise Men (Magi) to bring gold, frankincense and myrrh to the birth of Jesus… 

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What do Italians eat for Christmas?

December 2, 2014 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

  Italian holiday foods are often symbolic as well as delicious. Dishes served on the day before a religious festival such as Christmas Eve, known as La Vigilia, are meant to purify the body before the rich holiday foods.   The Christmas season starts in Italy on 6 December with the birthday of Saint Nicola… 

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Filed Under: Family, Food, footer, Holiday Tagged With: christmas, christmas eve, epiphany, feast of the immaculate conception, fish, la befana, la vigilia, lasagna, saint nicola, santa lucia

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