Category Archives: Umbria

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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Italian Wine

Posted on June 14, 2018 by babbityjean

Joel Garbarino is this week’s guest blogger.  He is an engineer, a friend, and a fellow Italian student from Santa Barbara.  His Italian relatives are from Liguria and because they do not speak English, he learned to speak Italian.  And, … Continue reading →

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L’anima rurale d’Italia: Parte I

Posted on May 31, 2018 by babbityjean

Come abbiamo viaggiato in molte città collinari in Umbria l’anno scorso, siamo rimasti colpiti, naturalmente, dalla bellezza dell’architettura e il carattere di queste città di pietra.  Siamo rimasti colpiti dalle viste stupende nel cuore verde d’Italia.  Ma mentre giravamo, c’era … Continue reading →

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