In Italy, the Christmas Eve dinner is called the “feast of the seven fishes” and, as the name suggests, it’s a seven course meal featuring only seafood. Why no roast, you ask? Well ...

With plenty of Christmas markets, December in Italy is nothing short of magical. Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP From wooden chalets in Alpine towns to Tyrol-themed fairs on Tuscan hilltops, here are ...

The origin of this Italian tradition is shrouded in mystery. Why seven fishes on Christmas Eve? Some say there’s a fish for each sacrament of the Catholic Church. Others tie it to the seven days ...

My version of Italian Christmas cookies start with a soft dough (made in just one bowl!) that's finished with an almond-y ...

From the classic double-baked biscotti to a mountain of bite-sized, honey-covered fried dough balls know as struffoli, Italian sweets have always been a Christmas staple for my Italian family and ...

Born-again Christians say the holiday is too Catholic and the celebration of Jesus’ birth isn’t based on the Bible. Donato Trovarelli doesn’t celebrate Christmas. The charismatic Christian ...

If you were ever wondering what New Jersey’s most popular Christmas cookie is this holiday season, look no further than this Italian staple. The top trending cookie in New Jersey for the 2024 ...