Joanne Natale Spigonardo June 20, 2026 Italian fathers are the foundational anchors of their households, renowned for deeply intertwining discipline, protection, and unconditional love. Across both Italy and global diasporas, these patriarchs are often characterized by a strong work ethic, an insistence on close-knit family gatherings, and an intense, yet endearing desire to ensure everyoneContinue reading “Italian Fathers”
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Le Mamme ti Amano di piu – Mothers will Always Love you More
Joanne Natale Spigonardo May 8, 2026 Le Mamme, performed by the iconic Italian singer-songwriter Toto Cutugno, is more than just a pop song; it is a heartfelt cultural ode to the unconditional love, sacrifice, and central role of mothers in Italian society. Presented at the San Remo Music Festival in 1989, the song highlights theContinue reading “Le Mamme ti Amano di piu – Mothers will Always Love you More”
Una Buona Mamma Vale Cento Maestre – A Good Mother is Worth a Hundred Teachers – The Things my Mother Used to Say
Joanne Natale Spigonardo May 7, 2025 Like all Mothers, Italian Mothers have their special remarks and sayings. There were so many poignant comments that my Mother used to say that are worth noting, especially in honor of Mother’s Day. Most of these phrases were actually Italian idioms from different regions of Italy. In the caseContinue reading “Una Buona Mamma Vale Cento Maestre – A Good Mother is Worth a Hundred Teachers – The Things my Mother Used to Say”
Hidden Treasures of Italy 