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The Presentosa, symbol and promise of love

The journey through the products and creations of Abruzzo’s handicrafts leads to the discovery of the“Presentosa.” This accessory is a of the most famous pieces of jewelry in Abruzzo’s goldsmithing tradition, is a star-shaped medallion surrounded by filigree arabesques usually …

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St. Blaise and the rite of the “blessing of the throat”

In many Abruzzo towns, February 3 is a characteristic date linked to a religious tradition but also, as is often the case with other holidays, to a culinary tradition. In fact, this day on the calendar marks the feast of …

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The “fanoglie” of Villalago and the cult of St. Dominic

In the small village of Villalago in the Sagittario Valley, St. Dominic is celebrated three times a year: on Jan. 22, the day of his death, on Angel Monday and on Aug. 22. On the anniversary of the monk’s death, …

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Traditional living nativity scene returns to Rivisondoli

During the holiday season, the medieval village of Rivisondoli, located halfway between the Abruzzo National Park and the Maiella National Park, relives the magic of Christmas and becomes the natural stage for Italy’s oldest and best-known “Living Nativity Scene,” after …

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The sweet traditions of Christmas

Christmas is less and less to go, and the kitchens of Abruzzo grandmothers are beginning to get dirty with flour, eggs and chocolate. It is not uncommon, in fact, to find homes buzzing with the preparation of what have become …

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