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Since the first wave of immigration in the late 1800s, Italians joined the workforce in large numbers, contributing to the very foundation of America that we know today. Whether it be food or film, Italian Americans have proved their contribution to American culture is lasting and impactful.
There’s no month like August for an Italian. It’s hot, bustling, and, for many, the holiday season. It’s when people would normally take a trip somewhere cooler to escape suffocating cities. In fact, on the week of Ferragosto’s recurrence, the 15th of August, lots of businesses and industries close.
To say that Italians have made a rich contribution to the film industry is an understatement. Films like The Godfather, Goodfellas, and My Cousin Vinny have had lasting impacts on American culture and stood the test of time, all thanks to the Italian actors that brought these stories to life.
The Santa Rosalia Cup is a Soccer tradition held in Brooklyn, NY every year. Here is what to expect from the game held during the feast of Santa Rosalia.
L’Italia si conferma «superpotenza di cultura e bellezza». Con 53 culturali, 5 naturali e ben 14 iscritti al patrimonio immateriale, è il paese con il maggior numero di siti iscritti nella lista del patrimonio dell’Umanità
Ferragosto, a national Italian holiday celebrated on August 15, is arguably one of Italy’s most popular holidays after Christmas and Easter.
Learn how one of the most iconic hand gestures in the world gained its own emoji! We explore what led this gesture to gain worldwide fame.
