New Year’s Eve in Tuscany
28 Dec 2009
The traditions of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in our corner of Tuscany.
Typical Tuscan Christmas sweets
20 Dec 2009
Tuscany is also famous for the good food and drink, among which some of the most popular traditional Christmas sweets. My favourite Tuscan Christmas desserts are ricciarelli and panforte, but every area has its traditional recipe.
It’s Not Christmas Without a “Presepe”
17 Dec 2009
The tradition of presepe has ancient roots. In Italy the nativity scene was for a very long time the only Christmas decoration, and it is still a wonderful tradition today.
Christmas is almost here!
14 Dec 2009
I finally feel ready for Christmas! Here is what happens in our family on Christmas day.
Renovations… sigh…
09 Dec 2009
We are finally renovating Casina di Rosa to make it prettier and more comfortable! Here is what is going on around here… it’s just a big mess at the moment!
The first holiday of the season
08 Dec 2009
December 8 is a national holiday. We celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the real beginning of the Christmas holidays: let the celebrations begin!
