Foods & Verbs

il brindisi

celebratory toast

il cenone

dinner for Christmas eve & New years eve

il cotechino

spiced italian sausage

when is il cotechino typically served

It is traditionally served during New Year's Eve celebrations in Italy, often with lentils.

le lenticche

lentils

What is the signifance of le lenticchie

good luck charms on New Years eve

lo spumante

Sparkling White Wine

When is lo spumante used

during celebrations

le mimose

mimosas

When are le mimose used

during brunch or celebrations

le frittelle diroso

sweet rice fritters

la colomba

a dove shaped easter cake

l’uovo di pasqua

Easter egg

le castagne

chestnuts

il pandoro

Christmas Cake with powdered sugar

il panettone

Christmas Cake w/ candied fruit

il panforte

Sienese fruit & nut cake

WHat holiday is il panforte associated with

Natale!

il tombola

type of Italian board game, similar to bingo

il torrone

nougat candy

addobbare

to adorn/decorate

augurare

to wish

benedire

to bless

brindare

to make a toast

incartare

to wrap

decorare

to decorate

regalare

to give a gift

scambiarsi

to exchange