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Christmas in Italy is a time for celebration, and with food playing such an important role in global holiday traditions, it’s no surprise that feasting is central to Italian Christmas.

In the present day, my nonnie’s recipes have been photocopied and ... this is the ancient history of several Italian Christmas sweets—and several authentic North End bakeries (and one worth ...

they brought with them traditional foods and customs surrounding the holidays. They also invented a new one: the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The Italian American Christmas Eve tradition is believed ...

To help combat Blue Monday, Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has launched a one-day-only meal offer, where customers can enjoy a pizza or pasta for only 99p on Blue Monday. The offer will include a ...

The responses ranged from Italian classics to side dishes ... “We often enjoy this deliciously simple dish on Christmas Eve.” 1. Blend bread in a food processor. Add walnuts and blend until ...

That’s especially true if you’re a pasta lover like Ree Drummond is (she considers it one of her favorite food groups)—or if you’re simply a fan of those traditional Italian Christmas ...

That’s the Italian phrase for Feast of the Seven ... “These are our traditional Christmas Eve family recipes,” the preface reads. “Some have been made on every ‘Big Night’ for years ...

Perhaps surprisingly, there was one standout search in the U.S.: "Italian Christmas cookies." The anise-flavored treats were the most uniquely searched for cookie in seven states, ranging from the ...