Although the exact origin of Acireale's Carnival in Sicily (Catania province) is unknown, most believe that like all Italian Carnivals, it probably derived from the ancient Roman Saturnal Games. Let's explore the reasons why it's known as the "most beautiful Carnival in Sicily"! @catania.liveuniversity.it Its History The first ...

It's almost time for Carnival in Italy and today, we'll take you to the city of Larino in Italy's Molise region. Carnival in Larino Recognized as one of Italy's 27 Historical Carnivals, Larino in the Campobasso province of Molise, will be back in all its grandeur on ...

Perhaps the people of Catania are exaggerating a bit when they say this is the "second biggest religious festival in the world". Well, maybe we are not quite at a planetary level, but the feast of St. Agatha is a show that goes on for almost ...

For centuries, visitors and tourists have flocked to the streets and Venice's most famous landmark- St. Mark's Square- to enjoy its Carnival. A more select audience will participate in the sumptuous masquerade balls, including the most famous of them all, Il Ballo del Doge, reliving the ...

Looking for an adventure? Have you ever thought about snowshoeing with highly qualified personnel on the mountain massif of Matese in the Molise region? These excursions allow you to fully engage with nature as you snowshoe through the silent woods.  Immerse yourself in Matese's pristine nature ...

New Year's Eve is one of the most celebrated holidays in every part of the world regardless of religion and culture. Out with the old and in with the new! Cities all over Italy will be lighting up the night with huge meals, music, dancing, ...

The winter solstice is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and rituals dating back as early as Neolithic times. The shortest day of the year marked the rebirth of the sun and was very important in agricultural societies. In many parts of Italy, this time period ...

Every year, there is an abundance of Christmas celebrations in Friuli Venezia Giulia, with traditional Christmas markets in Udine, Pordenone, Trieste, Tarcento, Lignano Sabbiadoro, San Daniele del Friuli, and Gradisca d'Isonzo. All these places are especially charming during this time of the year. Spilimbergo, also known as ...

What could be better than bundling up in your warmest winter clothes and strolling down the cobblestone streets of a fairytale-like Italian village this Christmas? Now imagine sipping on a luscious hot chocolate or perhaps mulled wine while you admire the town's light displays, Christmas ...

In the heart of the upper Molise region of central Italy lies the village of Agnone. With just over five thousand people, the tolling of the oldest bells in the world is the soundtrack to winter and ancestral traditions.  The village of Agnone is preparing to rekindle the 'Ndocciata, ...