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Christmas in Italy or Panettone vs Pandoro.
Christmas in Italy is a special holiday. It is always celebrated with family. As the saying goes, “Natale con I tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi” (Christmas with your family, Easter with whoever you want). From the beginning of November, Pandoro and Panettone appear in stores. These are famous sweet cakes. They are available in industrial and artisanal varieties. They differ in price and, of course, taste. Christmas is also the time for the famous Cantucci and Vin Santo. People think about the holiday menu, buy gifts, decorate their homes, and put up Christmas trees. Artificial ice rinks are set up in the city, concerts are held, and Christmas markets open.…
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Pane Nostrum, the National Leavened Good Fair in Senigallia.
September marks the start of countless sagre and fiere across Italy. One of my favorites here in Le Marche is Pane Nostrum, held in the town of Senigallia. Have you already read the post about Summer Jamboree, which always takes place in Senigallia? Senigallia truly is the champion when it comes to hosting all sorts of festivals. Il pane means bread in Italian. Nostrum comes from Latin, something like “our”, you know, like Cosa Nostra. So, Pane Nostrum means “Our Bread.” Originally, this event was conceived as a sagra, a harvest celebration, a treasure to share and rejoice over together. The first editions were a great success, heartfelt, you could…
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The Summer Jamboree Festival 2025 (Senigallia, Marche, Italy)
The Summer Jamboree is the most anticipated event of the year, turning the charming coastal town of Senigallia into a lively celebration bursting with color, music, and fun. This unique festival immerses you in the spirit of vintage rock ’n’ roll, swing, and rhythm and blues, offering an unforgettable experience that brings the golden era of mid-century America to life on Italian shores. Held annually in beautiful Senigallia on the Italian Adriatic coast, Summer Jamboree turns the entire town into a nostalgic 40s and 50s American experience. Swing music fills the air from every speaker, while pop-up dance schools appear like mushrooms after rain. Vintage hair salons and themed clothing…
