Culture of Italy

Introduction to Culture of Italy- Holiday: Christmas

The culture of a country defines the way that the people work, live, and communicate. Each country has a different culture and we are here to discover the culture of Italy. The only culture that we are going to look at is the difference of the Italian Christmas, compared to your Christmas and how you celebrate the most common world holiday.

Objectives:

• First Objective:Upon completion of instruction the student will be able to understand the traditional Christmas Eve, what the people of Italy eat, and how they spend their time in an Italian home.
• Second Objective:Upon completion of instruction the student will be able to compare how the culture in Italy differs from the culture of the United States, when the Christmas season comes around.
• Third Objective: Upon completion of instruction the students will be able to produce the traditional Biscotti Alle Mandorle Bread.
  
  
  

This site will help you to understand the the traditional Christmas Eve, please look for what most employers give their workers as gifts for the holidays. Read the entire sample and then be ready to discuss the topics. Italian Christmas

Italy's language is different from the American English, even though some of our words have come from theirs. We want to learn about the different ways that the Italians decorate and celebrate the Christmas holiday.

Defenitions to Find

1. Presepio/Nativity
2. Buon Natale
3. Bambini
4. Babbo Natale
5. Torrone
6. Panettone
7. Tombola
8. Spumante
9. Biscotti

Remembering Italy

Everyone likes good bread, and we are here to explore and make our own. One of the most traditional breads in the country is Biscottie Alle Mandorle. After reading about this bread we will travel to the kitchen and make some for the class to share.

Biscotti Alle Mandorle

Conclusion

For most children Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays. I hope that you have learned a little about how the country of Italy has celebrated their holiday over the years. I hope you have enjoyed all the grafics, and the pages that were to help you learn. Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by. Come back soon! Hope everyone has a very exciting and Happy Holiday Season!

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