Italians believe...
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By Generation
Holiday Facts
100

That this is the only acceptable excuse to get out of helping on sauce day

A woman's time of the month

100

This family member frequently embellishes their sentences with "f*cking"

Lisa

100

You’ll find this family member decked out in orange and brown every Sunday

Bruno

100

What was the last generation to have a truly offline childhood? 

Millenials

100

In Italian folklore, who is the good witch that delivers gifts to children on January 5th, the eve of the Epiphany?

La Befana

200

Eating this food on New Years Day is thought to bring good fortune

Lentils

200

"Disgraziata"

Nonna Pasqualina

200

The wind may not be blowing in their hair, but you will find this family member zooming out on the open road

Pat

200

11 of the 12 people who walked the moon were from this generation

The Silent Generation

200

What was the worlds largest Christmas gift? 

The Statue of Liberty 

Gifted to the US from France 

300

That "he who sleeps..."

"Won't catch fish"

300

"No Lo Voglio"

Nonno Tony

300

Often says they don’t want dessert but is the first to dive in

Vince

300

The first generation to have the birth control pill

Gen X

300

This popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving in 1857?

Jingle Bells

Previously with the title “One Horse Open Sleigh”

400

That this is the most automatic way to make yourself sick

Go outside in the cold with wet hair

400

Unbelievable

Anthony

400

This family member is known for giving the tightest hugs

Justin

400

20-30% of this generation grew up without outdoor plumbing, seatbelts and refrigerators

Baby Boomers

400

This children's toy is often associated with the  holiday season and includes a phrase which means "a great miracle happened there"

A dreidel for Hanukkah

500

That this Italian remedy can cure anything from diarrhea to heartburn, and maybe even COVID

Brioschi

500

Whatever they’re thinking without a filter

Antonio

500

Which family is always busy playing cards with friends and often doesn't answer your calls

Nonna Rose

500

This generation spends more time with their parents than any teen generation in recent history

Gen Z

(Carmen, Gio)

500

This popular American brand made Santa Claus the nostalgic red and white colors we know of him today

Coca Cola