Traditions and everyday life in ItalyFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Italy. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
186 keepsakes from Italy (83 traditions and culture, 103 personal) · page 5 of 7Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
each 24th December, me and my family spend time together at my house eating a lot, laughing, opening presents and enjoying memories... it's my favorite day of the year, I wait for it all the time! (last year we were a lot!!)
Shared by chiara agostini
I have always wanted to have a dog. I still remember the emotion, when my mother took my brother and me to take Sniffy, our dog. I want my daughters to prove the love that a pet could give you. Finally Max arrived.
Shared by Monica. P
I tie some threads to make a draw on bracelets....it can be difficult sometimes, but it's funny, too! I use the bracelet machine it's Friendship Bracelet Maker: Traveller Kit but the bracelets can be made without it.
Shared by bubbly_ross
1-hour a day I go for a speed-walk/run/gym experience in the park in front of my house. I need this time to collate my thoughts, dream, get out of the house, get away from a screen and "float" away in my mind....
Shared by D66
These are my three cats, and they’re name in order are Orea, Creamy and Macaron. They’re three little menaces, but I still love them so much! Orea and Macaron were being adopted, while Creamy is Orea’s daughter
Shared by macaron.lover
three times a week I go to volunteer in an ambulance. I am a rescuer, we take care of first aid in road accidents and in all other moments when people call us. in Italy there are no paramedics, only su.
Shared by Pervincaa
those are stray kitties that live in a park that i visit often! it's the parco ducale located in parma (northern italy), they're all really friendly and honestly there are so many :3
Shared by albatroz
I live in a small town near the mountains, it has only 1300 inhabitants but it is a great tourist destination. A lot of people come here to watch the mountains or the lake.
Shared by Vocaloid and books lover
pieve torina it's a really cool place where me and my family go once or twice a to go for a walk with our friends or to swim in the river (even tho the water it's very cold)
Shared by Anita Attila
When is summertime many Italians go to the beach. Me too. I don t know What to write ad a keepsake and I hope this will Be enough. I really want to meet new penpal.
Shared by Silvia Frieda
During the school year me and my friends are always busy, but sometimes we meet in this place that we call "Winston" like the cigarettes and just talk for hours
Shared by Emmapava9
This in the picture is the municipality of my country, all the children gather here in the evening to play under the supervision of their parents or grandparents
Shared by RickM.
Lucca Comics is an event that take place on Lucca ablut videogames, movie and manga. Every november there's this event that take place in the history centre
Shared by Mattia EmmaFor me, but also for every italian, is common and important to eat together, not only sundays or weekends, but every meal (unless you are out for work)
Shared by Cherry212
i love taking pictures especially of the sky! my favourite of the day is during golden hour. from my home i can see it and it has that magical vibe
Shared by mydays
Many people do not know this, but we have a vibrant vehicle culture called Matatu culture where public transport buses are decorated with graffiti!
Shared by Jonan Mbella
I love baking cakes and cookies while listening to some music. Mixing ingredients, kneading the dough and see my family’s reaction to my cakes
Shared by Kikia4
18th Birthdays are really important here, we have big parties with friends! (I could not find an image without my friends faces so sorry) :(
Shared by Al1yn
Its clear on the title. Playing is one of the my biggest passions and i cant stay one day without my guitar or bass or banjo or mandolin.
Shared by Spino
Imagine 1 - the view from one of the highest points from Bergamo Alta; Imagine 2 - one of the typical dishes: Casoncelli alla Bergamasca.
Shared by Lorenzo:)
I came from a small town of 600 inhabitants near an abandoned island, there are many abandoned places there, I like to explore them.
Shared by ivan.collider
The sea close to my mother hometown, it’s in south of Italy and it’s a gorgeous place! full of colours and life even in winter
Shared by anneofgreengables
I live in an apartment nearby with my boyfriend. I often cycle around this square when I visit my brother or my grandmother
Shared by AliceL
Unforgettable concert at the San Vittore Cenobio (Bologna, northern Italy)with symphonies and music by Mozart under the stars
Shared by Claudia87
We usually wear folk dresses, every town has one in particular and we use during the traditional festival. This one is ours.
Shared by Harusame
It would be so wonderful to live like an actor and to act like a person. The life would be lighter and the play so real
Shared by Giuan
i feel very lucky to have this place 10 minutes driving from home. this is where I spend most of my time in the summer.
Shared by AliceL
We competed in the Sigep Giovani pastry competition, I had a lot of fun even if we didn't win. Best 5 days of my life
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