Category Archives: La Gente

Eleonora Vieri, Parte I–A First-Hand Account of the Pandemia in Italy

Posted on April 16, 2020 by babbityjean

Eleonora Vieri is my teacher and editor.  She corrects nearly every post that I write for this blog.  I met her several years ago and came to learn that she teaches the Italian language to foreigners.  But what makes her … Continue reading →

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Il pesce d’aprile

Posted on April 1, 2020 by babbityjean

Un po’ di umorismo in questi tempi difficili Il pesce d’aprile è una tradizione seguito da diversi paesi nel mondo, ormai già da molti anni, in cui persone fanno scherzi ad altre persone.  Gli scherzi possono essere di varia natura, … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2020 by babbityjean

April Fool’s Day is a tradition followed in many countries throughout the world.  Jokes or pranks are played on people, usually with good-natured intent.  The tradition has characteristics similar to holidays, such as Hilaria of ancient Rome, which are related … Continue reading →

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