A traditional Italian Christmas dinner is something that anyone can appreciate—no matter what your background might be! That’s especially true if you’re a pasta lover like Ree Drummond is (she ...

One of the most delightful times anyone can visit Italy is during the holiday season. In the U.S., the Christmas season begins pretty much the day after Halloween. In Italy, it arrives in a much more ...

Inarguably, one of the most treasured facets of Christmas that celebrators relish this jingle-jingle, pine-scented, bow-topped holiday is all the great tradition that comes along with it. For many, a ...

Teresa Giudice has some big fish to fry. The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star upholds the Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes at her Christmas Eve dinner table. “I think I do more ...

How do you say Merry Christmas in Italy? Buon Natale. Here’s a look at Christmas, Italian-style. In Italy, the holidays are full of family, food and fun. But there are a few twists. Instead of writing ...

In Italy, the Christmas Eve dinner is called the "feast of the seven fishes" and, as the name suggests, it's a seven course meal featuring only seafood. Why no roast, you ask? Well, the meat-free ...

Along with the holiday season comes holiday cookie baking. At The Times, we like to offer bakers new additions to their cookie repertoires. Check out, for example, cooking columnist Ben Mims’ “12 Days ...

If you're struggling to get into the festive mood, a classic Christmas film may just do the trick. Photo by JESHOOTS on Unsplash If you're just getting into the festive mood but can't face another ...

Italy does Christmas very well, but there are a few traditions which may seem confusing or downright bizarre to the uninitiated. Here are six of the key ingredients for a truly Italian festive season, ...

Even the bar has had a festive update... NOTHING says Christmas like pigs in blankets, and pizza and pasta chain Zizzi has put an Italian twist on the classic wrapped pig. Forget having it with ham or ...