Ortisei, known as Urtijëi in Ladin and St. Ulrich in German, is a charming town in Italy’s Val Gardena, within the Dolomites ...

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Claudia Baccarini Baldi passed away at the age of 114 on Christmas Eve in her home in ... she was not only the oldest person in Italy but also the third oldest in Europe and, according to Il ...

1) Practicing Giorno di Magro: Abstaining from meat on Christmas Eve. -Pesce or fish is the main star on the Italian dinner table on Christmas Eve. The types of fish and the cooking preference can ...

When my husband and I drive around in the days after Christmas and see decorations and Christmas trees in houses still glowing, we quip, “They must be Catholic.” It is a bit like the comment ...

Arturo Holmes/Getty; Rachael Ray/Instagram Rachael Ray is celebrating Christmas from Italy this year! On Wednesday, Dec. 25, the TV host and cook, 56, gave fans a glimpse into her 2024 Christmas ...

Britney Spears is feeling lucky this Christmas. The Princess of Pop celebrated the holiday Wednesday with her 18-year-old son, Jayden James Federline, after their recent reconciliation.

Here's how your favorite stars spent the holiday. From matching pajamas to babies' first Christmas, here's a look at how your favorite celebrities are spending the holiday. Chrissy Teigen, John ...

Christmas is a time of love ... Saying it in Spanish, German, Italian, Hawaiian, French, or any other language shows thoughtfulness and a willingness to connect with others on a deeper level.

Those in search of last-minute gifts or who find that they're missing a Christmas dinner ingredient may be in luck if they're located near one of the few retailers and chains that are open today.