The Christmas of the Italians of Australia: between traditions, solidarity and firsts

On Christmas Eve we asked our listeners to tell us what they will put on the table, perhaps also revealing what they hope to find under the tree.

“I will celebrate at home by preparing the zeppole and then I will go to mass with my daughters. At Christmas we will eat out because they want me to rest, even if, in reality, I have already prepared the dessert” Rosetta tells us, explaining that it is her habit to prepare lots of food to then donate to those most in need.

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There are therefore those who will cook dishes linked to the Italian tradition while also extending a helping hand to those who are less fortunate and there are those who will spend Christmas in the heat for the first time to celebrate the anniversary together with their family who lives down under.

“I arrived last night and I'm still a bit confused. It's really strange to wear a short-sleeved shirt in December” says Laura, who has just landed in Sydney from Italy.

The person who has reached his fifty-fifth Christmas in Australia is Domenico: “Despite all these years spent here, in my house food and music always remain linked to Italy”, he says proudly.

Marco Petta from Adelaide closes and reveals a special plan for Christmas lunch: “For the first time in my life we ​​will eat homemade ravioli prepared by me”.

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