Heritage
Celebrating Heritage in Washington, D.C. this October
October 2014 | John M. Viola
The National Italian American Foundation is celebrating its 39th anniversary in our nation's capital during Italian American Heritage month this October. This is the final year we will host our internationally famous gala weekend at the Washington...
West Side Good Friday Tradition
April 2014 | Fr. James Mayer
When one hears the word "procession" what comes to mind? For some it is as the Dictionary explains: the act of moving along or proceeding in orderly succession or in a formal and ceremonious manner, as a line of people, animals, vehicles. In the...
The Christmas Season in Italy
December 2013 | Paul Sciria
From the Feast of St. Nicholas on December 6 to Epiphany on January 6, Italians have found many ways to honor the birth of Christ beyond the calendar day of December 25. Activities based on the importance of saints, customs, and traditions vary...
Starting Your Family History Project
October 2013 | Pamela Dorazio Dean
Have you ever thought about organizing your family history so it is preserved and can be passed on to future generations? Or, creating a family tree to see all of your relatives and how you are all linked? This is genealogy. The search for, and...
Genealogy "Gold Mining": Bring your Family Tree to Life
March 2013 | Aliza Giammatteo
A friend who had recently lost a close relative posted on his Facebook page last month how sad it was that he would never be able to know personal details about his ancestors' lives, like: what they looked like, how they really lived, etc. (In his...
Italian students tell the story of Italy's elderly
January 2013 | Paola Basile
Italy is a country that is aging quickly, considering that over the past decade the amount of elderly has increased, as well as the "very old," (over eighty), who constitute about 6% of the Italian population. Life expectancy has also increased; in...
A not so big, fat Italian wedding
January 2013 | Gabriella Mileti
"The Parthenon backdrop is optional..." who doesn't remember that hilarious line from the classic movie "My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding." Adding old world wedding traditions to your modern day wedding is a wonderful way to honor your ancestors. However...
Thirty One Days of Italians
October 2012 | Janice Therese Mancuso
October 1: The Italian Immigrant A day to honor every Italian who journeyed to America from Italy.
October 2: Amadeo Pietro Giannini Established the branch banking system in America. (Bank of America)
October 3: Guglielmo Marconi Known as the...
Italian Lovers Celebrate Valentine's Day
February 2012 | Margie Longano Miklas
Valentine's Day is synonymous with love and Italians traditionally have been considered to be lovers. Known in Italy as "La Festa Degli Innamorati," Valentine's Day is celebrated only between lovers and sweethearts. Young sweethearts in Italy...
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