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Events: Reports

5 Different Creches to Visit in NY this Christmas

M. G.(December 09, 2015)

The representation of the nativity has spread all over Italy in many ways. The stylistic shapes and the use of materials are deeply influenced by geographical place and popular traditions. This year, through January 6th, you can see different kind of creches in New York City too.

Library: Articles & Reviews

Making the City Home

George De Stefano(May 28, 2015)

In "Built with Faith," Joseph Sciorra explains how Italian Americans have shaped New York's spiritual and cultural landscapes

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The Spectacle of the Nativity in Valenti Angelo’s Art

Laura E. Ruberto(December 21, 2013)

The children’s book author and illustrator Valenti Angelo highlights Italian American Christmas Celebrations in his works.

Life & People

A moribund italianità.

Joey Skee(December 11, 2012)

Some thoughts on presepi, creativity, and death.

Mrs. Filomena Maria Sardella illustrates one of the pieces

Events: Reports

The Neapolitan Presepe. Where Art, Religion and Popular Culture Come Together

Marcello De Marco(December 09, 2010)

i-Italy took a sneak-peak at the upcoming exhibition and had a conversation with Filomena Maria Sardella (curator of the exhibit and part of the Direzione Regionale dei Beni Culturali e Paesaggistici della Regione Campania) about the history and evolution of the presepe. The inauguration will be at the Italian Culture Institute in New York (December 14 at 6 PM)

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Facts & Stories

The Neapolitan Presepio in New York

Marina Melchionda(November 29, 2010)

In preparation of the visit of the Cardinal of Naples Crescenzio Sepe to New York next January, a series of precious pieces from Neapolitan Presepi will be exhibited at the Italian Cultural Institute from December 14 to January 18, 2011. Here is some background information and a few tips to better understand what this ancient neapolitan tradition is all about.

Facts & Stories

Wise Men Melchior and Balthazar Banned in Northern Italian City

Joey Skee(January 04, 2010)

A story about racism in contemporary Italy so absurd it could be true.

Life & People

An entry from The Encyclopedia of Imagined Italian-Americana

Joey Skee(December 14, 2009)

The lost Christmas special of "The Honeymooners" with an Italian-American theme, from the Imaginarium of Joey Skee.

Facts & Stories

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF i-ITALY

(December 24, 2008)

Since 2000, folklorist Joseph Sciorra, aka Joey Skee, one of our most active bloggers, has been building an original presepio in his Brooklyn kitchen... With his permission, we're using this year's "Presepio in the South Bronx" to tell all our readers and contributors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Art & Culture

Holy Land USA, a Religious Vision in Ruins

Joey Skee(May 02, 2008)

During the 1960s and 1970s, 40,000 people visited Waterbury, CT annually to pray at Holy Land USA, a Catholic theme park created by John Greco. Now it lies in ruins.

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