Foreign invasions of Italy did not prevent dawn of a new era By Jeanne Outlaw-CannavoSpring is here and once again we enjoy the rebirth of nature. Centuries ago, Italy was […]
Italian-American HeraldREHOBOTH BEACH – Even during the pandemic, Italian lessons – offered free to UNICO members – were uninterrupted on both the “Beginner” and “Continuing” levels. These lessons, which began […]
By Ben ResiniWhen I first set foot in Rome, I knew instantly I was in a special place that would transform the entire trajectory of my adult life. That may […]
By Sara and Mamma Melissa Cannavo-Marino Sembra che (sem-bra k) It seems like Carnevale was just ieri (e-yair-e) yesterday e gia` sta arrivando Pasqua (a ja sta a-ree-van-do Pas-coo-ah) and […]
PETTI – This surname derives from the Italian word “petto,” meaning breast, or from the origin of a place called Petto, like Pettorano in Abruzzo or Pettoranello in Molise. Though […]
Easter is upon us. Therefore, it’s time to review a few practical expressions that you may have forgotten or might like to learn that are good to know to celebrate […]
By Robert Damien SantagataAs we enter the city, I can see the Colosseum standing tall, majestic, powerful, even intimidating. It is an incredible sight to behold. It has stood for […]
By Melissa Cannavo-Marino with an assist from SaraIt’s Monday morning, there’s still a slight chill in the air and I am happy to be able to just lay around while […]
By Jeanne Cannavo Music is and always has been an integral part of the fabric of Italy’s culture. Throughout the centuries, tales of historic deeds, of love and joy and […]
By Ben ResiniI had just arrived in Rome. It was a rainy November night, and I was soaking wet. I approached the night attendant of my hotel, and a jumbled […]
Dean Martin made the Italian word and surname Innamorata a household word across America in the 1950s. Italian surnames reflect the Valentine’s Day passion of love Italian-American HeraldBecause many Italian […]
This month we present the traditional lesson dedicated to Valentine’s Day, Italian style. Italian lovers are famous throughout history: Paolo and Francesca, the ill-fated pair described in Dante’s “La Divina […]
Friends – If your family came from Abruzzo they probably spoke some form of Abruzzese. When I came as a 10 year old I spoke Abruzzese, not Italian. Most of […]
PASSARELLI – This surname derives from the surname of a noble family from France. It is also said to be derived from a dialect word meaning strainer. It is registered […]
By Melissa Cannavo-Marino and SaraCiao amici (chow ah-me-chee) Hello friends! I am so excited for the new year because there are so many new adventures to come. Sto vivendo (stow […]
Our lesson this month is about the home. For a moment, let’s think about buying a home in Italy. You would need a very specific vocabulary. How would you say […]
Stained glass at the Bourges Cathedral in France depicts Lucianus finding the tomb of St. Stephen. By Jeanne Outlaw-CannavoThe Christmas season in Catholic Italy focuses on the meaning of the […]
By Melissa Cannavo-Marino and SaraNatale! Christmas! When I was a puppy and didn’t have a home, I was molto triste (mol-toe-tree-stay). Then Mamma found me and took me to her […]
This month’s surname feature focuses on names related to Christmas and/or their biblical origins. This month’s feature also confirms that which our regular monthly feature doesn’t stress. That is that […]
Natale all’italiana Unlike the United States, which generally recognizes Thanksgiving as the day that ushers in the nation’s Christmas holiday season, in Italy “the season opener” can vary. Depending on […]
Trieste and Istria: A tale of Italian territory divided by war By Jeanne Outlaw-CannavoItaly is a country whose borders changed frequently through the centuries as various European rulers claimed or […]
Though this year may considered a safer time to gather than last year, many families may choose to keep the family gatherings small, maybe even only with the immediate family […]
By Melissa Cannavo-Marino and SaraCiao cari lettori (Chow ka-ree let-tory) (Hello dear readers) This month is a time to think about all we can be grateful for and a time […]
PARENTE – This surname derives from the apheresis of the medieval Italian name Bonparente meaning “good father, good parent.”.The surname Parente is typical in central and southern Italy. There are […]
In the golden age of baseball, Italian Americans led the way By Frank CipparoneGrowing up in postwar America, October delivered three certainties – homework, Halloween candy, the Yankees in the […]
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