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Celebrating San Martino in Venice: Traditions and Legacy
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Saint Martin of Tours, celebrated on November 11 in Venice, symbolizes kindness and generosity. Though he never visited, his legacy influences Venetian traditions, including children singing for treats and the creation of a “San Martino cookie.” His story of compassion resonates, fostering community values of charity and support for the vulnerable.
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Redentore – Celebrating the End of the Plague
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Venice’s Festa del Redentore is a vibrant celebration of survival and resilience, honoring the city’s triumph over the devastating 16th-century plague. The annual festival combines solemn religious observance with exuberant festivities, featuring a pontoon bridge, religious services, lavish feasts, and a breathtaking fireworks display. It commemorates Venice’s enduring spirit and the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death.
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Celebrating the Festa della Repubblica
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The 2nd of June is celebrated in Italy as the beginning of the Republic of Italy. This only came about in 1946 after a national (actually the first ever vote by the people) who rejected the monarchy with the King…
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Traveling to Venice in the Age of COVID
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I am delighted to be back in Venice, a little work, a little enjoying my friends. But getting here was on the stressful side. So I will share what I learned if you are coming from outside the European Union.…
Italian Culture
Lunch or Dinner with a Family in Italy?
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Tourist are always just that – tourist. Peering through the windows wondering what life is really like. Our window as tourist changed forever when Bethany married Enzo. Neither spoke the other’s language, but we were joined to an Italian family…
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The Academia Bridge – Restored by Luxottica
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Following in the footsteps of Renzo Rosso of Diesel (who donated the funds to restore the Rialto Bridge), Luxottica has committed 1.5€ million to the refurbishment of the Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell’Accademia), the only wooden bridge crossing the Grand Canal just a short…
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The New Plague of Venice
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The Redentore celebration where the Venetians give thanks for the end of the 1576 plague is next weekend. But Venice is suffering from a new type of plague which isn’t contagious nor does it kill but it is annoying. It is…
Foods of Venice
In Search of Castraure – the Purple Artichoke
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Venice and it’s beauty, historic buildings, ruler of the Adriatic seas is known around the world and people flock to Venice to snap photos. But there are lesser known attractions that have locals waiting in line. Limited quantities are available…
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High Water in San Marco Square – Acqua Alta
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High water in San Marco ceased to be a rare occurrence in the past years, but rarely does it occur in May. I take it as a special favor for me from the Greek God of the Seas Rivers, Storms,…