Five More Italian Christmas Words

Posted on: Dec 23, 2010

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Last week we discussed a few Christmas and Holiday greetings that are commonly used in Italy but as anyone who has ever been in the bel paese at “the most wonderful time of the year” will tell you, there is always more to learn.

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Raising Bilingual Children … Methods, Rules and Food for Thought

Posted on: Dec 8, 2010

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Although I’m still six or seven weeks away from being an official expat mamma, the stress, worries and insecurities have crept in and in addition to over-thinking diaper brands, bottle warmers and car seats, I’m perhaps even more concerned about our baby’s eventual bilingualism.

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Italian Holiday Words to put you in the Christmas Spirit

Posted on: Dec 6, 2010

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It’s that time of year when salespeople and signposts scream “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” from every street corner, crook and cranny throughout the US. Here in Italy, we have our own holidays greetings and soon enough they’ll be strung across our streets and whispered among friends.

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