Community Corner
Italy's Holiday Traditions
A
lively presentation by Francine Segal on the many splendors of Christmas and
New Year in Italy in occasion of the opening of the exhibit Presepio Napoletano.
The
festivals, special foods, and spectacular customs of the holiday season last a
glorious three weeks in Italy! Discover the special foods, wines, and
traditions of the holidays. Take a behind the scenes peek at the Neapolitan
artisans who for centuries have hand crafted wooden crèche; learn about the
many living Nativity scenes popular throughout Italy; and discover the numerous
artisanal food makers and the stories behind the country’s traditional holiday
meals. After the talk enjoy an assortment of chocolates by Italy’s renowned
chocolate maker PERUGINA.