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What does L’abito no fa Monaco mean in Italian?

May 26, 2025 By Larry Aiello

L'abito no fa monaco - the outfit does not make the monk

Here is an Italian proverb that has a few meanings or interpretations. What does “L’abito non fa il monaco” mean? Italian Vocabulary Let’s take a look at the individual words in Italian. L’abito – the outfit Fa – from the Italian verb fare for the third person which means … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italian Proverbs Tagged With: clothes do not make the man, italian proverb, l'abito no fa monaco, the outfit does not make the monk

Quattro Canti in Palermo Video and Patron Saints, Santa Rosalia, Piazza Pretoria

May 23, 2025 By Larry Aiello

An image of the Quattro Canti in Palermo.

Quattro Canti in Palermo Video In this video: We are in the heart of Palermo’s historical center, Quattro Canti, the 4 corners or Piazza Vigliena or Piazza Villena when the Spanish ruled it. The Quattro Canti in Palermo is the heart of Palermo's historical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Palermo Tagged With: palermo, palermo vacation, patron saints of palermo, piazza pretoria, quattro canti, santa rosalia, sicily capital

Italian Proverb: I Grandi Dolori Sono Muti

May 20, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does I Grandi Dolori Mean?

What does "I Grandi Dolori Sono Muti" Mean? It basically means the greatest pain is mute or silent. It was originally said by the great ancient Roman philosopher Seneca in Latin and then translated into Italian and other languages. There is much suffering in the world, … [Read more...]

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Zeppole-Making Presentation at St. Petersburg Italian Festival

May 19, 2025 By Larry Aiello

image of Italian pastry dough called a zeppola usually sprinkled with confectioner's sugar.

 In this video we will be looking at Joe Camerieri at the St. Petersburg Italian Festival held during May 2025.  This was held at Vinoy Park. He will be showing us how he makes the famous Italian fritter known as a zeppole. What are zeppole? It is similar to a beignet if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italy - Miscellaneous Tagged With: ciambella, ciambelle, sfincia, sfingi, what are zeppole, when are zeppole used, zeppola, zeppole, zeppole making presentation

What is the Rome Jubilee?

May 16, 2025 By Larry Aiello

If your travels take you to Rome this year, you may be wondering what is the Rome Jubilee? And how will it impact travel plans? The Jubilee of 2025 began on December 24, 2024 with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome and will last until January 6, 2026, the day of the Epiphany … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rome Tagged With: Holy Door Rome, Rome Jubilee, Rome Jubilee Travel, Rome Travel, Rome Travel Guide

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