Interesting customs and traditions in Italy

Priscilla

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Member since 30 May 2013

Priscilla

22 November 2017 11:09:45

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Priscilla

22 November 2017 11:09:45

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Hello everyone,

Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Italy?

What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have encountered in Italy that are different to your home country?

Tell us a bit more about some of the customs that you've found interesting, such as communication style, food, greetings, laws, or festivities.

What were your initial reactions and how did you adapt to them?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

stef7sa

Active member

Member since 30 September 2010

Lombardy

stef7sa

28 November 2017 11:24:09

stef7sa

28 November 2017 11:24:09

Lombardy

When we already lived in Italy for some years we got acquainted a bit more with our neighbours. At a certain point the wife of our neighbour passed by our house together with the priest of the village. They cam, so they said, to benedificiare la casa, to bless our house. Apparently it is a custom to do this each year. Well, we thought, we are not believers (and gay btw), but okay, if they want to do it. So we stood there for 5 minutes in our basement watching the priest perform his rites, us not knowing where or how to look. The year after our house didn't burn down or wash away, so maybe there is some effect...