Category Archives: English

Superstitions

Posted on January 3, 2019 by babbityjean

Superstitions are beliefs or actions that are contrary to science but are widely held throughout the world.  They are taught from an early age and are part of popular tradition.  The first use of the Latin superstitio is found in the … Continue reading →

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Food Full of Holes

Posted on December 27, 2018 by babbityjean

How many foods can you name that have holes in them?  “Holey” food is more common than you probably think.  In some cases, the holes have a culinary purpose; in others, they are symbolic. As with many Italian foods, the history … Continue reading →

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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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