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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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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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Ancient Roman Baths

Posted on December 7, 2018 by babbityjean

While many contemporary western cultures see bathing as a private activity conducted in the home, bathing was a communal activity in ancient Rome.  Bathhouses were the cultural centers of daily life.  The earliest descriptions of western bathing practices came from … Continue reading →

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