The English equivalent is almost bedlam, with bagpipes, whisky, curry and second hand books. Lots of loudness and gusto. This change of pace, this oasis of calm was a pleasant interlude.
Santa Lucia is celebrated on the 13th December here in Verona. She brings gifts and sweets to children. The smorgasbord looks very good. Greetings Maria x
Grazie Maria, I just wondered. I go to bed when it finishes ;) especially in winter when it's dark and cold like now. In fact it's already dark at 4:30 where I am.
Glögg is a warming drink accompanied by 3 heart shaped ginger biscuits.
ReplyDeleteLovely pics - so different from Christmas over here. Wish I was there.
ReplyDeleteThe English equivalent is almost bedlam, with bagpipes, whisky, curry and second hand books. Lots of loudness and gusto. This change of pace, this oasis of calm was a pleasant interlude.
DeleteSanta Lucia is celebrated on the 13th December here in Verona. She brings gifts and sweets to children.
ReplyDeleteThe smorgasbord looks very good.
Greetings Maria x
Ciao Maria, cosi pranzano molto bello! Grazie per visite. Salute! G.
DeleteDo you watch Soliti e Ignoti on Rai1? I do when I get the chance. It's a way of learning. One of the tools in my Italiano workbox ;)
DeleteGrazie Gwil.
DeleteI have seen Soliti Ignoti before, but it is too late for me; I'm in bed at that time;)
Grazie Maria, I just wondered. I go to bed when it finishes ;) especially in winter when it's dark and cold like now. In fact it's already dark at 4:30 where I am.
DeleteI forgot to say I also watch Geo which is on RAI 3 in afternoon, if I have time. But I don't always gave time ;)
DeleteI always watch Geo e Geo while I'm cooking dinner. In no time you will be speaking Italian better than me Gwil!
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DeleteI would like the smorgasbord.
ReplyDeleteI reckon you would. The table was 20 ft long! And weighed down with many kinds of bread and cakes. I had an Earl Gray tea believe it ornot.
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