Monthly Archives: December 2018

A Brief History of “Santa Lucia”

Posted on December 20, 2018 by babbityjean

One of the most beautiful songs that we associate with Christmas is “Santa Lucia.”  It was a traditional Neapolitan song that was translated from dialect into Italian in the early stages (1850s) of the Risorgimento (the Unification of Italy).  It is … Continue reading →

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Corpus Domini 2017

Posted on December 13, 2018 by babbityjean

Corpus Domini (o Corpus Cristo) è una delle celebrazioni principali dell’anno liturgico nella Chiesa Cattolica.  È celebrata in tutto il mondo, ma ha un significato speciale a Orvieto (Umbria) in Italia.  Dal 1264, la festa è stata celebrata ogni anno … Continue reading →

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Corpus Domini

Posted on December 13, 2018 by babbityjean

Corpus Domini (or Corpus Christi) is one of the main celebrations of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church.  It is celebrated throughout the world, but it has a special significance in Ovieto (Umbria), Italy.  Since 1264, the holiday has … Continue reading →

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