Traditions – Secret Italy

Secret Italy

events, festivals and traditions of the Penisola

2 Dec 2023

Discover the rich history behind the Italian Presepe, a Nativity Scene

The Presepe is a beloved and longstanding tradition in Italy. It originated in the 13th century and has become an integral part of Italian Christmas celebrations. Presepe, crib or Nativity…

26 Oct 2022

Halloween in southern Italy, “‘e muòrt’”

Between October 31 and November 2, traditions and festivals related to the worship of the dead take place around the world, among which we have the famous Halloween night, a…

6 Apr 2022

Easter picnic with casatiello

At Easter, in Naples and much of southern Italy, a doughnut-shaped bread is made, stuffed with lard, salami, pecorino cheese and eggs, to be tasted by family members at Easter…

18 Mar 2022

Zeppole di San Giuseppe, the perfect Father’s Day gift in Italy

The zeppola di san Giuseppe is a typical sweet of the Campania region’s pastry tradition, spread with some variations throughout most of southern Italy. The zeppole di San Giuseppe are…