202. Why Italian Christmas is Unlike Any Other

About this episode

Kimberly and Tommaso discuss the unique ways Italians celebrate Christmas and share personal experiences.

Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso wish everyone a Buon Natale and a Happy New Year. They share their past Christmas experiences in Italy, highlighting the unique ways Italians celebrate the holiday season. The episode reflects on how these traditions bring people together and how a few of their friends are currently experiencing Italy for Christmas. Key Points: Tomaso’s Holiday Message and Shout-Out: Tomaso extends sympathy to Australian listeners for a recent tragedy. Tomaso also gives a shout-out to participants of the Sydney to Hobart sailing race on Boxing Day. Christmas Eve Traditions: Kimberly and Tommaso share their plans their Christmas Eve dinner with handmade fusilli, bresaola and fresh mozzarella. They pair their meal with a special pesto from Geneva and a bottle of wine by a roaring fire. Listener Reviews and Italian Phrases: Tomaso thanks two listeners, Traveling Zia and Miller Sherry, for their reviews on Apple Podcasts. Kimberly shares various ways to say “that’s very nice” in Italian. Kimberly’s First Christmas in Italy: Kimberly recounts her first Christmas in Italy driving from Milano…

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Holcombe

Guest: Tommaso

Topics covered

• Italian Christmas
• holiday traditions
• expat experiences
• cultural celebrations
• food and dining

Keywords

• Italian Christmas
• holiday traditions
• expat dinner
• Christmas Eve
• cultural experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Fiat Cinquecento, pesto, bresaola, fresh mozzarella

Places: Australia, Sydney, Hobart, Milano, Sicilia, Taormina

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