Category Archives: Differenze culturali

La Vespa

Posted on October 23, 2014 by babbityjean

In a country known for its beautiful car, clothing, and high-tech designs, the Vespa (Italian for “wasp”) remains one of the most iconic around the world.   It is an enduring symbol of Italy’s post-war inventiveness. Its brightly painted, slim-waisted silhouette … Continue reading →

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Tre signori–e due signore–da Verona: Parte II

Posted on September 18, 2014 by babbityjean

Today’s post is written by one of the beautiful girls from Verona.  Ginevra Cheyenne Tognoli is only 20 years old, but she has many interests and dreams.  She wrote the following as a diary entry on the last night she … Continue reading →

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Ferragosto…in Italy and Santa Barbara

Posted on July 31, 2014 by babbityjean

On Sunday, August 17, three Italian-American organizations in Santa Barbara—the Italian American Boot Club Santa Barbara, the Italian Cultural Heritage Foundation/Santa Barbara, and Unico Santa Barbara– will host the 2014 Ferragosto celebration.  This is both an ancient and Christian holiday … Continue reading →

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