Category Archives: English

Christmas Traditions in Italy

Posted on December 17, 2020 by babbityjean

Christmas is inspired by traditions from the Romans, Celtics, Norse, Druids and other pagan cultures.  They all shared one celebration that happened to fall around Christmas time—the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year in the Northern … Continue reading →

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The Italian Roots of Tarot Cards

Posted on December 10, 2020 by babbityjean

Tarot cards have been around for centuries, but they have not always been associated with magic, the occult or divination.  What is common to all Tarot decks are beautifully illustrated cards full of symbolism that has evolved over time.  Most … Continue reading →

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Cohabitation: Bears and humans

Posted on December 3, 2020 by babbityjean

For centuries cohabitation had been the normal state of life in the Alps.  Over the last century, however, as Alpine landscapes underwent radical changes, bear habitat shrank markedly.  By the end of the 1930s, most bear colonies had become extinct.  … Continue reading →

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