Category Archives: Campania

A Brief History of Italian Surnames

Posted on January 25, 2018 by babbityjean

Today there are more than 300,000 traditional surnames in Italy not counting new ones introduced through immigration.  A precise calculation is impossible because over time some become extinct and others are formed—often from transcription errors in the registry offices.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Campania, English, Italia, La Gente, Piemonte, Puglia, Sicilia, Storia, Veneto | 1 Comment

Cosa c’è nei carrelli (della spesa) degli italiani?

Posted on September 21, 2017 by babbityjean

Il cibo, ovviamente, è parte dell’identità nazionale dell’Italia.  Quindi, è interessante vedere cosa comprano gli italiani quando fanno la spesa.  Quello che segue è basato sullo studio condotto dall’Istat (un istituto di statistica in Italia) ed elaborato da una altra … Continue reading →

Posted in Calabria, Campania, Cucina italiana, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Liguria, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Toscana | Leave a comment

What’s in the Shopping Carts of Italians?

Posted on September 21, 2017 by babbityjean

Food, of course, is an overwhelming part of Italy’s identity.  So it’s interesting to see what Italians actually purchase at grocery stores.  The following was based on a study conducted by Italy’s National Institute for Statistics and expanded on by … Continue reading →

Posted in Calabria, Campania, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia, Liguria, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Toscana | Leave a comment