34: Buon Natale! Christmas in Italy

Published: Dec. 23, 2017, 11 a.m.

How do Italians celebrate Christmas? Find out, and learn some useful words and phrases for talking about the festive period.

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Today's words and phrases
\nIn Italia = in Italy
\nspesso = often
\napriamo = we open
\ni regali = the presents
\nla vigilia = Christmas eve
\nil ventiquattro = the 24th
\nDi solito = usually
\nsi mangia = one eats
\npesce = fish
\ncapodanno = New Year's
\nlenticchie = lentils
\nauguri = congratulations/happy holidays