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TEACHER. Claudia Fernanda Campos Ibarra

STUDENT.EDITH RIOS HERNÁNDEZ
 I WILL TALK ABOUT ITALY, I invite you to get to know some of the customs and traditions
of Italy, abbia inizio!

Beliefs and Rituals

We can see an italian tradition and culture that they are very believing people and a
large part of their population is characterized by their faith in God , it is no coincidence
that the Vatican is located in the Italian territory. The most important religion in the country
is Catholicism and about 90% of the population is Roman Catholic.
An interesting fact worth noting is that it is also estimated that most of the adherents of
Satanism are also found in Italy.

Many of the country's religious traditions and festivities have become very popular in various
parts of the world, such as the day of St. Francis of Assisi. Churches, shrines and statues
throughout Italy reflect with artistic majesty what the Italian faith is all about.

Festivities and Celebrations

Italy's most important festivals are rooted in historical roots so ancient that many are the
legacy of pagan folklore, which Christian tradition later adopted to unify rites and
religiosity.

Easter Festival
This is one of the most important festivals in Italian traditions and culture, its original venue
is in Florence, which marks the triumph of the First Crusade.

In a square outside the cathedral called Piazza del Duomo, oxen are led and celebrate
Easter Mass.

August
The Ferragosto is an Italian summer vacation. Traditionally, it was simply a period of
relaxation and vacationing.

In fact, Italians used to take the entire month of August as a vacation. The Catholic Church
eventually incorporated the holiday, making it a celebration of the Virgin Mary. Modern
 Italians usually celebrate it as a national holiday on August 15.

The Ardia of San Costantino

This is one of the most important social events in the city of Sardinia during the month of
July. The holiday seeks to pay homage to the victory that occurred in the wake of the
Mulvian Bridge in 312 BC. The dynamic of the celebration lies in a race where the winner
will have a very particular spiritual touch.

The Santa Rosa Machine

Every September 3 in the populous city of Viterbo, homage is paid to Santa María Rosa,
who is credited with being the savior of the town. This tradition also involves a tower,
although it is not burned; But it is the epicenter of meeting in many localities.

Italian Navies
Christmas in Italy is an event worth seeing, as it involves a whole set of Italian traditions
and culture at the family level.

Every December 24th, Italy dresses up in a thousand colors and joy for being the birth of
the baby Jesus, where families gather to share food. However, in some cities, such as
Rome, the movement is different because of the presence of the pope and other activities.

Eve
The end of the year is not a common holiday, as it will be tonight when Italians will pray
for a more profitable year.
Family dynamics tend to vary from family to family, but the simplest rituals involve standing
in circles and praying together for the new year. On New Year's Eve, he also goes to the
Vatican to listen to the Pope's first Mass and words.

Easter

Semana Mayor is the most important religious holiday in Italy, as it deals with the last days
of Jesus on earth.

Holy Week in Italy is synonymous with customs, popular festivals, gastronomy, traditional
games and processions.

Customs

Some customs to take into account in Italian traditions and culture are:

It is customary in Italy to greet each other with a handshake. The usual greeting
between friends or family is the kiss on the cheeks, between women, or between men
and women.

The custom in Italy is to greet the person accompanying the greeting with the title.
Although the custom of doing it by the first name has spread.
For Italians, family life is very important. Many families live "nucleated" or in nearby
places, and help is common among the members of the group.
On weekends they usually meet at homes, visit family and friends. Meals, especially
Sunday lunch, are long and leisurely.
 If you are invited to a social gathering, it is customary in Italy to bring a small gift for
the hosts.

Social visits are usually planned in advance, although unannounced visits are often
made in villages.
In smaller places, the center of social gathering is usually the café, although the main
thing is still family life.
Italians have a deep religious sense, although only 30% of the population is
practicing, and it is very important to respect that feeling. Religious buildings cannot
be visited with shorts or tank tops. Nor should one raise one's voice, especially in
religious services.
It is customary in Italy to have breakfast around 7:30 a.m., lunch between 11:30 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m., and dinner between 7:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., depending on the
region.

Dress
The typical costumes of Italy are influenced by the Renaissance, both in painting, sculpture,
music, etc. It is one of the typical costumes in the world that encompasses the greatest
glamour and exquisiteness due to its structure and history.

Typical Dress of the Italian Man

The Italian clothing worn by the man denotes comfort and serenity, so he wears
completely black trousers that will be covered almost to the knees by white
stockings.

It is accompanied by a waistcoat, inside a white shirt and a tie of the same color as
the sash that will go at the waist, between the union of the shirt and the pants. Moccasin-
like shoes are also important in this typical Italian costume.

Typical Italian women's clothing

The typical Italian clothes worn by the woman show elegance. It consists of a
pleated skirt that is lifted internally by a petticoat. The skirt is surrounded by
ribbons at the ends and underneath it, white stockings that cover from the feet
to the knees.

On top she wears a short-sleeved blouse shrunk at the ends and on top, a corset
fitted by straps. The shoes are classic loafers.