In Italy every year we celebrate Mardi gras. Mardi Gras, literally fat Tuesday, was celebrated because it was the last day Catholics could eat fatty foods before starting a 40 days light food diet for Easter. Today Mardi Gras in Italy is mainly a celebration day where people dress in costumes and gather to watch …
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The difference between perché and siccome
Many people who are learning Italian often use perché even when they should use siccome. This generally happens because in their native language perché and because in a certain position are interchangeable but unfortunately in Italian they are not. So, what is the difference between perché and siccome in modern Italian? Let’s learn it! Siccome …
Authentic Italian crafts – Murano glass
Every region in Italy is famous for producing some specific authentic Italian crafts. Today I’d like to talk about one of the most famous Italian crafts in the world, that’s to say Murano glass. The most famous Italian area for Murano glass is, as the noun itself says, without any doubt the island of Murano. …
Meglio and Migliore – What’s the difference?
The Italian words meglio and migliore sometimes create some confusion in some Italian learners because they don’t know which one to choose when they want to make a sentence. So, today I’ve decided to explain the difference between meglio and migliore in Italian and how to use them. Ready? Let’s start. Meglio Meglio is the …
The legend of Sicilian Moor’s head
If you’ve ever been to Sicily, you have surely noticed peculiar vases shaped as human heads. These special vases are called Testa di Moro – Moor’s head – and are a typical Sicilian product made of pottery. But what are the origins of the Sicilian Moor’s head? Well, there’s a creepy legend about it. Let’s …
