4 ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS 🎄🎁

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Buon Natale 2024! 🎉🎄🎁💝

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

I wish we had money when i was a kid celebrating Christmas. My parents tried their best to get foods for us for the festivities, although we didn't have gifts. It was already a fesitivity having coca cola, bread and butter on the table for Christmas. Now that i am earning well and can afford Christmas festivity foods, but my parents are gone to celerbate it with them. But i know i will see them in heaven.

[@ShamanAthleticTraining]

This is my first year without my beautiful grandmother who was Italian through and through. Thank you for this ❤.

[@annie7264]

Bravo from an Italian-American in Delaware USA!

[@AdrienneRotondo]

In our family Christmas Eve started the celebration. We ate a lot of fish ,cooked different ways.Pasta with clam sauce and another pasta dish with a pasty type of sauce made from anchovies.. very good 😊. Also a baked calamari dish with breadcrumbs and lots of garlic yum . Cibo delizioso!,,Buon Natalie!,,

[@phylliscruz7090]

Our Christmas Eve was always filled with zeppoles,some with anchovies,a separate dish plain with powered sugar,and another bowl stuffed zeppoles with cheese.And of course, the ever delicious Stumfolli!!! Miss those days so much😢Merry Christmas one and all❤

[@johnanonyimous5007]

very nice presentation; I like learning the vocabulary and hearing the pronunciation

[@teresaareces4995]

Buon Natale 🎄 I love Italian traditions, food and most of all Italians friendliness , my nun teacher in Cuba back in 1957 to 1959 were Italians and I still remember at 73 years old their stories of Italia ❤

[@stevedimartino683]

Yes, these were very good memories as a child living in Italy, and thank you for bringing it up, buon Natale e un felice anno nuovo. 😁🙏🎅🤶🎄☃️

[@christinasabatini9519]

Greetings from Australia…. I’m Polish living in Australia. Polish traditions are very similar to Italian.with Christmas Eve festivities of all types of fish cooked differently. A real feast followed by midnight mass. Christmas Day a lot of left over food and meat dishes as well. All celebrations continue to some extent until the epiphany 6th January. We visit with extended families and friends. A lot of traditions come because of the Catholic faith. I’m sending a lot of love and good wishes to all Italians. My four children are also half Italian. ❤❤❤❤

[@carmenrosario2775]

thank you. happy holidays. 🍷

[@valerieg9494]

Thank you, Germana. Buon Natale!!!

[@CarlosVazquez-p4c]

BELLISSIMO!! BUON NATALE!!!!😮.

[@monsantofungaro5704]

Love it! So glad I found this channel.

[@Putneyrose]

Thank you , gracia

[@haroldrushton6735]

Great video and information! Thanks for sharing!!

[@vincentparlante6274]

Buone vacanze my lovely lady. I am new here and like this video very much. Grazie mille for sharing and I will be looking to see more videos huh? Again? Grazie I hope Babbo Natale is good there for yous and your family . Buona Natale. A dopo. Salute🍷🎄

[@pamelatorres156]

I want badly to travel to Rome or Florence and to stroll through the village markets during the holiday season.

[@markdelfavero2856]

Ciao Germana!! You have wonderful traditions in Italy. Being italian American Christmas eve was the day we had the seven fishes. The last dish of the evening was pasta with bread crumbs and anchovies my favorite dish. Like you it is a time spent with family. I enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas!!

[@ItalianwithGermana]

It's amazing to see how connected are both Italian and American traditions, especially because of the history they share since late 1800s! Thank you for sharing such interesting traditions and wish you a very Merry Christmas!🎄

[@markdelfavero2856]

I agree. I have a rich italian heritage. All my grandparents are from Italy 🇮🇹. Parma Calabria Siracusa Sicily and Valle di Cadore in the province of Veneto. So this tradition s are very important to me.

[@BarbaraSpoonhower]

Buon Natale!!

[@ursus9104]

Ciao Svezia, si mangia molto pesce sulla tavola di Natale, aringhe, salmone, anguilla, prosciutto, polpette, tentazione di Jansson (patate, acciughe, cipolle, panna) e polenta di riso come dessert. Alle aringhe aggiungiamo birra, mosto, vino e grappa. La mattina di Natale molti vanno in chiesa. Il giorno di Natale mangiamo il tacchino. Mangiamo anche molta frutta, mandarini, fichi, datteri e molto cioccolato, dolci e beviamo molto caffè.

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @Ursus!😊 Wow! Non conoscevo questi dettagli sulla cucina svedese, grazie per averli condivisi! Deve essere tutto davvero buonissimo! Ti auguro Buone Feste e Felice Anno Nuovo!🎉

[@tahirmasih9590]

hello and Mary Christmas

[@chilo960]

Ciao Germana, gazie per il video, molto interessante e bellissimo...un saluto e un forte e caldo abbraccio da Venezuela...bye bye my friends !!

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @Ysidro Villegas! Grazie per il tuo commento🥰 un grande abbraccio anche a te! 🤗

[@Sugarshack3]

Love this

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

Buena Serra.....we celebrate until the Epiphany!

[@NJSins8shn]

I watch all 3 Godfathers every Chrismas. "Leave the gun, take the cannolli"

[@DavidFrehlini-y1y]

Da Siracusa Sicilia. Buon Pomeriggio Germana. Buon Natale e Dio Benedica.

[@sapfothoidou]

Although I'm not Italian I love Italy so much I decorate also on December 8th🌲🇮🇹💯❤️

[@Daya_Love]

Ciao Germana! Sono di USA. I find Italian language, music, and culture fascinating. I was familiar with many of these traditions from taking an Italian II course alla Università. Grazie mille per il video informativo e divertente! Ho un paio di domande. What board games are popular in Italy? Any specific ones that are traditional to play on Christmas? Ti auguro un buon Natale. Molti benedizioni! La mia famiglia è di Cuba. For thanksgiving, we eat traditional American feast with the family. For Christmas and new years, we eat Cuban food. 😂 But I like to buy a delicious panettone during Christmas time from the grocery store. ❤️I wish we had more traditional Italian bakeries in my area.

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @Healthy_Techie!😊 Grazie for this interesting question! There are many board games we play at Christmas! One of my favorite is 'la tombola', 'il mercante in fiera', and also card games such as 'tressette' and 'sette e mezzo'! These are the most popular, but you can also find people playing 'il gioco dell'oca', and many others! Buon Natale anche a te e alla tua famiglia! Un caro saluto. ❤

[@KarinaForte-qh2qt]

Not to mention there are millions of persons who spend Xmas alone..no family ..no friends....

[@ItalianwithGermana]

This is so sadly true. We must always bear in mind and be consciously aware of this every day. Thank you for pointing this out. 🫂

[@aclark903]

No one needs to be alone. There’s always a mass to go to.

[@annev9284]

True. I have spent every holiday alone for well over 11 years now. But that doesn't mean you can't decorate and enjoy the season. I find decorating even just for myself is worth it. 🥰

[@JodieLang-LHR]

​​@@annev9284 agreed, and it doesn't mean they are lonely! Some are quite secure being solo and prefer it.

[@NJSins8shn]

No loud Italian family! A nice day off! Shut the phone off and hide and watch all 3 Godfathers

[@DancinFool]

Fascinating. You are beautiful.

[@luparanera9604]

Grazie mille, quanti ricordi con questo video 🙏😍

[@ItalianwithGermana]

🥰🥰

[@albertineproust]

Panettone di Torino !

[@bonidsouza1089]

Buon Natale Germana- dall'India

[@alfonsoalfonso9332]

Ciao Germana! In Latin America, influences from other cultures are seen in the Christmas celebration, some countries have adopted the stuffed Turkey of the American Thanksgiving Day. Another case is the popularization of the consumption of Panettone since the mid-twentieth century in countries that received Italian immigration in a massive way like Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and others like Peru where, although it did not receive immigration in a massive way, the Italian culture did influence the eating habits. Given its international popularity, efforts have been made to obtain a Geographical Indication and a Protected Designation of Origin for this product. In my opinion, both panettoni produced in Italy and those produced abroad are equally valid. Let's celebrate Italian culture! Merry Christmas! Ciao Germana! In America Latina si vedono influenze di altre culture nella celebrazione del Natale, alcuni paesi hanno adottato il tacchino ripieno dell'American Thanksgiving Day. Un altro caso è la divulgazione del consumo di Panettone dalla metà del XX secolo nei paesi che hanno ricevuto l'immigrazione italiana in modo massiccio come Brasile, Argentina, Uruguay e altri come il Perù dove, sebbene non abbia ricevuto immigrazione in modo massiccio, la cultura italiana ha influenzato le abitudini alimentari. Data la sua popolarità internazionale, sono stati compiuti sforzi per ottenere un'Indicazione Geografica e una Denominazione di Origine Protetta per questo prodotto. A mio avviso valgono ugualmente sia i panettoni prodotti in Italia che quelli prodotti all'estero. Celebriamo la cultura italiana! Buon Natale!

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Interessante vedere come le culture e le tradizioni, sebbene indipendenti e definite, si intreccino ed influenzino vicendevolmente! Specialmente quando si parla di cibo, questo ci fa sentire ancora più vicini!😊 Grazie per averle condivise! Auguro un Felice Natale anche a te! 🎄

[@alfonsoalfonso9332]

Ciao! Stavo modificando il mio commento e ho cancellato il tuo cuore 😄. Quanto sarà interessante ascoltare il prossimo podcast sul "Made in Italy" nell'industria agroalimentare. Saluti.

[@teresaareces4995]

Hello Germana, how you celebrate New Years Even?

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @teresaareces4995! 🤗I'll be enjoying a nice 'cenone' di Capodanno, with my loved ones. ✨At midnight, I will be waiting for the fireworks to light up the sky and welcome the new year! What about you? Do you have any special New Year’s traditions? 😊🎉

[@TheSicilianLife]

Buon Natale~! 💚 ~Croce & Carol Amato

[@Patti-iz6yn]

Interesting, but I'm surprised there was no mention of church.

[@tavuzzipust7887]

Natale con i tuoi e Capodanno (not Pasqua) con chi vuoi. The day of gift-gving to children was always 6 December (San Niicolo') in northern Italy and the Epihhany in central Italy (especially Rome) and most of the south. Moreover, in Italian homes Christmas decorations were put up and the tree dressed on the morning of 24 December and taken down the morning after the Epiphany. Finally, as a 78 yr old Italian, I recall that attending Holy Mass ad midinight was central.

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @tavuzzipust7887! 😊 Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories! Regional differences truly show Italy’s rich culture. As for “Natale con i tuoi, Capodanno con chi vuoi,” there are also variations like “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi.” Like all sayings, there can be variations in some words, but the main meaning remains more or less the same. The important thing is coming together with your family at Christmas. Buon Natale! 🎄✨

[@Jay-vr9ir]

I lived in Italy in the early sixties ,I am from Canada and Christmas back then was so not good good .

[@szuszekos]

Ciao Germana, prima di cominciare a guardare questo video, mi sono aspettato che sia stato in italiano... vorresti ripetere anche in italiano?

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @szuszekos!😊 grazie per il tuo commento! Il video è stato pensato per un pubblico principalmente anglofono, come anche la maggior parte dei miei video. Per il momento, gli unici contenuti che puoi trovare esclusivamente in lingua italiana sono nella sezione ‘Vlog’ e ‘Podcast’ sul mio canale. Spero troverai qualcosa di tuo gradimento! Un saluto🤗

[@szuszekos]

wow, @@ItalianwithGermana , non avrei mai creduto di poter ricevere una risposta, grazie mille

[@gilmacastaldi9552]

I thought it was "Natale con I tuoi , Capodanno con chi vuoi " .

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @Gilma Castaldi! That's right, there is also this other version of the saying. Like all sayings, there can be variations in some words, but the main meaning remains more or less the same. The important thing is to get together at Christmas with your family🎄. Happy holidays! Ciao!😊

[@cerracarmine]

Per noi Tutto da Calabria anche in America

[@wendyfield7708]

Christmas is not just food. Midnight Mass is the most important celebration. The Epiphany celebrates the coming of the Magi. +

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @wendyfield7708!🤗 Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! This is certainly true - Christmas in Italy is rich with traditions, and Midnight Mass and the Epiphany are truly meaningful celebrations. In this video, I chose to focus on just four aspects, but I really appreciate you bringing attention to these other important traditions. Buon Natale🎄✨🌠

[@sretnazvijezda400]

I wonder 🤔 is any Italians overthere ❤??✨️🌠 🎄☃️❄️❄️❄️

[@horsepowerdude]

So Santa Claus as we know it in America is not really a thing in Italy?

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @horsepowerdude! It is actually, and we call him 'Babbo Natale'! 🎅 it is very similar (if not the same) to the American Santa Claus, indeed 😊.

[@horsepowerdude]

@@ItalianwithGermana That's great! I've never been to Italy in winter but I've been there twice in the summer. I am a third generation Italian American and my ancestors came from Liguria and Umbria. In fact, I saw the exact place where two of my great grandmothers were born.

[@ItalianwithGermana]

@@horsepowerdude Wow, that is very cool and interesting!

[@johnregan1843]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@lauracomensoli5991]

Il TORRONE NON È QUELLO CHE HAI FATTO VEDERE, il torrone è bianco con mandorle

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @lauracomensoli5991!😊Grazie per il tuo commento, hai ragione! Avrei dovuto specificare che quella mostrata è soltanto una delle tante varietà esistenti, nello specifico al cioccolato e nocciole. Buone Feste!🎄💫

[@franceleeparis37]

Hmm, not very Catholic… more American.. but lovely to see Italy at Christmas… first time for me..🙂

[@romeoriossi7419]

Thanks Germana for your lovely video Although I'm Italian born and lived all my adolescence in L'AQUILA. Abruzzo therefore knowledgeable of all the Italian traditions that you described to perfection and now that I live in Canada and speak English for many years I command you for your fluency in English , but please allow me to correct you on one thing: you keep referring to us as " Guys..guys..guys.. Well let me tell you it's ok when you are talking to a group of friends to say :Guys But when you talk in your video to people you don't know who follow your channel from all over the world is more appropriate to say : " You all" or my dear readers..anything more general but not you guys is a bit too impersonal..almost disrespectful.. Sorry Germana myself and my colleagues at work were surprised when we heard "you guys" we hardly know you..ciao scusa ma ci Tengo alla perfezione Delle mie due lingue; L'ITALIANO e L'INGLESE

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @romeoriossi7419!🤗 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful and insightful feedback, it means a lot to me! You’re absolutely right about the use of "guys," and I’ve reflected on this. In my recent videos, I’ve started addressing my audience as "learners of Italian" to ensure a more suitable and inclusive greeting. I completely understand how much you value both Italian and English, given your rich background and origins. Grazie mille ancora per il tuo contributo! 🙏

[@connerpoul6630]

Real you did not show nil We were hope to see s long table with the best food and the family around children open present nil see

[@ItalianwithGermana]

Ciao @Conner Poul!😊 I'm sorry I didn't meet your expectations! This video was meant to describe only 4 main traditions we observe in Italy during the Christmas Holiday Season, not necessarily to show footage of food, presents and families, even if with all these details the video could have been even more accurate for sure. I hope you found it useful anyway! Thank you for sharing your opinion and wish you a Happy New Year!🎉

[@sheruffa6032]

non mi sono piaciuti quei re biondini che hai messo, non lo potevi mettere uno brunetto italiano!? :) Che cosa siamo merde noi? A va bene che tu sei Germana, sarà per quello?

[@papagen00]

my christmas meal tradition = KFC

[@jaynehessay9989]

I didn't celebrate Christmas because the real meaning no longer exists. Bah! Humbug!

[@norbertjasiak9143]

Best. In. U. S. A. 🇺🇸👍👍👍. 🇺🇸 Not in. Italy. 👎👎👎