Natale
When is Christmas celebrated?(Answer in Italian)
il 25 dicembre
How many types of fish should there be at the Christmas Eve table?
Seven
How do we call Santa Claus in Italy?
Babbo Natale
What is the traditional Italian decoration?
Il presepe (Nativity scene)
What is the traditional Italian Christmas cake?
Panettone
What is the meaning of Christmas Eve?
Fasting while waiting for baby Jesus to be born. The fast is usually broken from 9-10pm.
Do all Italians eat mainly fish for Christmas Eve?
NO
Is Santa the original gift giver for Italian at Christmas?
NO
What does every Italian city and town have for Christmas that offer gifts, food and fun?
Christmas Markets
What is a popular variation of Panettone(and my favorite)?
Pandoro
How do you say Christmas Eve in Italian?
la Vigilia di Natale
Who mainly eats fish for Christmas Eve?
Southern Italians
Traditionally, who brought gifts to children for the holidays?
La Befana
What city in Italy has the most, and largest live Christmas trees?
Roma
What is another sweet crunchy desert that is traditional for Christmas?
Torrone - Nougat candy
Which celebration is more important for Italians, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Christmas Eve
What type of pasta is commonly eaten on Christmas Eve?
Spaghetti, linguini or fettuccini with some kind of fish.
Who is La Befana?
In Italian folklore, La Befana is a witch who brings good children treats on the morning of the Epiphany. In Italy, the Epiphany marks the official end of the Christmas season, commemorating the day when the three Wise Men arrived at the manger bearing gifts.
Where in Rome are the largest Christmas trees?
Città del Vaticano(Piazza San Pietro) / Il Colosseo / Piazza Venezia-Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
What is a famous fried dough desert covered in honey called?
Struffoli
For most Italians, what is the most important food item for Christmas Eve?
Fish
Of the many different types of fish eaten on Christmas Eve, which is the one that is a MUST HAVE? (Answer in Italian)
Baccalà
When is the Epiphany?(Answer in Italian)
Il sei gennaio
Where is the largest lit up Christmas tree in the world?
The town of Gubbio in the province of Perugia, Umbria.
Where did struffoli originate from?
Napoli, however, in southern Italy there are many variations and different names for the same desert. The second most popular is the Calabrese "cicerchiata"