Casa Culture
Cats in Italy – beloved and protected
Italians love cats so much that there are laws to […]
The Easter Pies of Italy
Many traditional foods of Easter are famously rich, a gustatory […]
Carnevale in Italy: Parties, parades, and practical jokes
Around the world just before Lent, many Carnevale celebrations feature […]
Valentine’s Day Traditions in Italy
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, […]
The Italian Presepio: From St. Francis to Casa Belvedere
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere annually displays the […]
The bellissima style of Italian names
By Joyce Venezia Suss Editor’s Note: The membership lists for […]
A trip back home: A day in deserted Rome
By Beatrice Alecci, Program Director for the Italian Cultural Foundation at […]
Cani Italiani: Italian dog breeds
Dogs have been bred for thousands of years around the […]
A trip back home: Lago di Resia and Lago di Vico
By Beatrice Alecci, Program Director for the Italian Cultural Foundation at […]
Ferragosto: When almost every Italian starts vacation
No other Italian holiday lasts as long as Ferragosto, which technically is […]
Seven reasons why Italians should embrace yoga
Italians are fond of using a Latin proverb – Mens sana in corpore sano – a […]
Italy’s Infiorate: Ephemeral floral masterpieces
A beautiful Italian tradition takes place every spring in towns across […]
Italian Wedding Traditions
Every country has wedding traditions passed down from generation to generation, and […]
May 1st: Celebrating Festa del Lavoro
Many European countries – including Italy – celebrate International Workers Day on May […]
Naples: A not-to-miss city in Italy
Tourists who visit Italy typically include Rome, Venice and Florence […]
Garlic: An Italian Love/Hate Relationship
It’s not uncommon to see braids of garlic displayed in Italian restaurants and […]
From private home to cultural center: Transforming a 1908 NYC landmark into a public institution
Historical compilation by Gina Biancardi The early 19th century was a […]
Laura Stirn and the Women’s Suffrage Movement
By Gina Biancardi The mansion at 79 Howard Avenue that […]
Italian Actors From Staten Island
Italian actors from Staten Island Compiled by Joyce Venezia Suss […]
One mile away: How a mansion can help its low-income neighbors
By Gina Biancardi In a side yard at Casa Belvedere […]
Italy’s Extravagant Chocolate Easter Eggs
The tradition of uova di Pasqua al cioccolato Chocolate bunnies are the traditional Easter treat […]
Celebrating Dante, Father of the Italian Language
Celebrating Dante, “Father of the Italian Language” The Italian Cultural […]
Celebrating St. Joseph’s Day
By Gina Biancardi Whether you’re of Italian origin or not, […]
Italy’s Coffee Culture
Invigorating sounds of spirited conversations, the hissing of the milk […]
The Role of Mothers in Italy
Il ruolo della mamma italiana Many mothers in Italy embrace […]
Italian Hand Gestures and Greetings
Italians are blessed with a colorful culture, and are famous […]
Women’s Suffrage in the United States – and Staten Island
Almost 100 years ago, American women were finally granted the […]
Naples Culinary Tour
Naples Culinary Tour Many legendary Italian culinary specialties originated in […]
Summer Music Festivals in Italy
Warm weather, music, and amazing Summer music festivals are popular […]
Explore the Mountains in the Summer
In Montagna d’estate Italy is home to mountain ranges with […]
Relax in Italian Countryside Farmhouses
Relax in campagna in un agriturismo! Italy’s cities offer cultural […]
The Charming and Sophisticated Beauty of Modena
Have you ever heard of Modena? Located in the region […]
Benefits of learning a new language – at any age
By Joyce Venezia Suss Both children and adults benefit from learning a […]