A Very Italian American Christmas Eve Party
Christmas Eve in an Italian American household is an experience unlike any other. It's a night filled with laughter, love, and enough food to feed a small village. At the heart of it all is the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a tradition that brings families together to indulge in a seafood feast that's both delicious and deeply symbolic. To help you ca...
Baci Pizza relocates, expands restaurant in East Naples
A name change signifies that Baci Pizza in East Naples is more than a pizzeria. It’s now Baci Trattoria & Pizza in a new restaurant space less than a mile away from its original location. “We moved away from pizza, and this location is more like a trattoria. A trattoria in Italian means homemade-style Italian food,” said Baci owner Francesco “Frank...
Europe’s Vega-C rocket return boosts Italy’s space leadership
Italy celebrates the successful launch of Sentinel-1C aboard the Vega-C rocket, marking a milestone for the nation’s space industry and European space capabilities. The mission underscores Italy’s leadership in aerospace innovation and its pivotal role in securing Europe’s independent access to space. The Vega-C rocket, built by the Italian aerospa...
Stanley Tucci’s Vermont Roots
Many of the Italians who came to Vermont in the late 1800s and early 1900s left their homeland to work in the granite, marble, and slate quarries. One of those who settled in Northfield in 1904, at the age of 15, was Stanislau Tucci. Hailing from the small town of Marzi in Cosenza, Stanislau learned to carve stone in the Northfield sheds. He met an...
How Cooking With a 98-Year-Old Italian Grandma Helped Heal My Grief: 'I'm Your Nonna Now'
In 2019, I got an Italian grandmother for Christmas. Her name is Maria Volontà and she’ll be 100 years old in February. We’re not related by blood; and were strangers the day she first cooked me her Christmas Eve chickpea casserole, the same day she declared she was going to be my nonna now. When Nonna Maria adopted me as her new pseudo-granddaug...
Italian bell art inscribed in Unesco intangible heritage
The Intergovernmental Committee of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has officially proclaimed the extension to Italy of UNESCO's recognition of traditional Bell Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This is yet another significant milestone achieved that sees one of its oldest and most beloved tr...
2025 Scholarship Grants Are Now Open!
Through the Sons of Italy Foundation, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America has awarded tens of millions of dollars in scholarships to date. Every year since its inception, the SIF has offered 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. These figures and the number of scholarships may v...
The first informal meeting between Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump took place in Paris
On the occasion of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Giiorgia Meloni and Donald Trump met for the first time for a brief bilateral “private” meeting, in which the Italian premier congratulated the American president on his victory last November 5, who invited Giorgia Meloni to the inauguration on January 20 on Capitol Hill. The Italia...
Where to spend Christmas in Italy
Italy is a country known for its rich traditions, stunning landscapes, and festive spirit, making it one of the most enchanting destinations to spend Christmas. From the magical Christmas markets in the north to the warm coastal celebrations in the south, Italy offers a variety of experiences that cater to every type of traveller. Whether you're lo...
Italian American Podcast Ep.348 Our New Christmas Album with Jenna Esposito!
The holiday season is upon us, and we’re ushering it in with joy and music! A cherished family tradition of baking Italian Christmas cookies sparked a creative journey that has blossomed into our latest project: a complete Italian American Christmas album. Joined by our guest the remarkable Jenna Esposito, whose talents have shaped this festive mus...
I rode a train that rolls aboard a ferry. For just $30, it was a unique way to see the beautiful Italian coast
Italy's rail system is immense and connects almost every corner of the country. I was recently even able to take a train to Naples from Sicily, which can be tough to access. Sicily is separated from the mainland by the Strait of Messina, which is several miles wide and notoriously difficult to navigate. Fortunately, state-owned railway company Tre...
Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C. – Past Presidents Night Gala 2024
The Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C. held its annual Past Presidents Night Gala on Nov. 22, 2024, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. This year’s honoree was Senator Rick Santorum. The Lido Civic Club was organized in the Fall of 1929, when it became evident to concerned business and professional men and government officials of Italian descent t...