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Vin brûlé, the Italian delightful version of mulled wine, is one of winter favorites, especially during the holiday season. While mulled wine is only warmed up, Vin brûlé is boiled. The different process affects the alcohol content. This hot and spicy wine has curative effects, not only on your mood! It is a popular home therapy for colds.
Italy has an infinite amount of traditional Christmas treats. One of the most famous are Neapolitan “struffoli”, delicious little fried dough balls covered with honey and sprinkled with sugar confetti. If you have a huge sweet tooth, Christmas is the perfect time for a culinary tour of Italy!
Christmas Day is one of the most anticipated and exciting moments of the season of celebrations in Italy. December 25th is completely dedicated to family and good food. Traditionally, the Christmas Eve menu is mainly fish and vegetables, while Christmas Day is a triumph of meats.
If you say Christmas, Italians say famiglia. This is the most sacred holiday in Italy and it is completely dedicated to families sharing love and a lot of food. It starts with Christmas Eve and continues to Christmas Day.
When it comes to the “most wonderful time of the year,” Italians don't mess around: they want panettone and pandoro on their holiday tables. These are two iconic Christmas soft cakes from northern Italy. They seem to have similar shapes, but they are completely different. Let’s learn the differences between these delicious specialties.