The great festivals of spring – the Cavalcata Sarda in Sassari
On 18 May 2025, Sassari will once again host one of the most authentic and distinctive events in Italian folklore: the 74th edition of the Sardinian Ride. This was officially…
Easter Monday between rites, traditions and new needs of freedom
There is a day in Italy that does not appear in the religious calendars as a solemnity, but each year tells something profound about our way of being. It is…
Easter 2025 – the most sought-after destinations and travel desires of Italians
What are the Italians looking for on their Easter journey? The editorial staff of Italian Traditions, after a careful analysis of the main booking trends, the proposals of the tourism…
Easter in Italy – journey among ancient rites, symbols of rebirth and flavors of tradition
From Sicily to Lombardy, among secular processions, handed-down gestures and tables: Italy celebrates Easter as a choral story of faith, culture and identity. Easter in Italy is not just a…
Holy Week in Puglia – tradition between faith, fire and silence
Holy Week in Puglia is a journey through the faith, tradition and culture of a land that, for centuries, celebrates the Passion of Christ with rituals and manifestations of extraordinary…
Venice Carnival – history, masks and timeless charm
Every year, between February and March, Venice turns into an open-air theatre, wrapped in the mystery and timeless beauty of its masks. The Venice Carnival, with its secular roots and…
The grand finale of the holidays, Italy welcomes Christmas with the Epiphany
With the arrival of the Epiphany, which “all the festivals takes away”, Italy closes the long circle of festivities marked by celebrations, traditions and moments of sharing. Now is the…
The living nativity scene, the Italian villages transform tradition into art
The living nativity scene is one of the most authentic and evocative expressions of Italian Christmas culture. It is not just a scenic representation, but a real journey through time,…
The Befana, history and traditions of an Italian symbol
The Befana is one of the most deeply rooted symbols in the Italian tradition, a figure that mixes myth, religion and popular folklore. Every year, on the 6th of January,…
The Italian traditions of New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve in Italy is a time of celebration and reflection, rich in traditions that are passed on from generation to generation. Each region, each city and even each…