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The art of Christmas cakes — Panettone versus Pandoro!

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Matta Italian Word of the Day: CIANFRUSAGLI ✨ Eve

Matta Italian Word of the Day: CIANFRUSAGLI ✨

Ever open a drawer and find… a whole bunch of random stuff you forgot you even owned? 🤣

In Italian, we call those little odds and ends — the knick-knacks, trinkets, clutter, and “why on earth do I still have this?” items — cianfrusagli!

But don’t worry… even cianfrusagli can hold sweet memories. Sometimes the smallest things tell the biggest stories.

Try it in a sentence:

“Devo fare ordine… ho troppe cianfrusagli in casa!”

(I need to tidy up… I have too many odds and ends in the house!)

🇮🇹 Want more fun Italian words and learning tips?

👉 Visit StudentessaMatta.com to explore language goodies, blog posts, and upcoming immersion programs!

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Le avventure di Commissario Ricciardi con “La cond

Le avventure di Commissario Ricciardi con “La condanna del sangue”

The adventures of Ricciardi in 1930's Naples continues with La condanna del sangue.

Il Matta Book Club torna a gennaio 2026 per richiesta popolare!!The Matta Book Club returns in January 2026! Back by popular request!

Il Matta Book Club torna per richiesta popolare!
#CommissarioRicciardi #ItalianBookClub #ItalianMystery #LaCondannadelSangue #LearnItalian #MattaBookClub #MauriziodeGiovanni #ReadInItalian #StudentessaMatta

https://www.studentessamatta.com/matta-january-2026-book-club-la-condanna-del-sangue-commissario-ricciardi/

🌞🇮🇹 Ready for an Italian adventure in 2026? The J

🌞🇮🇹 Ready for an Italian adventure in 2026?

The June MATTA Italian Language Program is back — and it’s your chance to learn Italian, live Italian, and immerse yourself completely in la dolce vita!

June 14 -26, 2026— Join me in Italy for unforgettable days of language classes, culture, food, art, and friendship.
BUT—that’s not all…

September 2026: Choose from TWO magical experiences:
✨ A stunning villa in Tuscany (Sept 12-21, 2026)
✨ A cultural immersion program in the heart of Florence (Sept 26 - Oct 5th)

All programs include Italian lessons, cultural activities, excursions, great meals, and memories you’ll treasure forever.

Spots are limited and programs are already filling!
Don’t wait—secure your place today!

👉 Details, info & sign-ups are available on the Studentessa Matta website.

www.studentessamatta.com

Vieni con noi! Let’s learn, laugh, explore, and live like Italians together. 🇮🇹❤️

#studentessamatta #italianimmersion #italianlanguageprogram #learnitalianinitaly #matta2026 #italiantravel #tuscanyvilla #florenceitaly #studiareitaliano #languagelearningadventure

Italian “MATTA” Holiday Word of the Day: PRESEPE I

Italian “MATTA” Holiday Word of the Day: PRESEPE
In Italy, the presepe isn’t just a nativity scene — it’s a beloved art form! From simple tabletop displays to elaborate miniature villages with moving parts, lights, and tiny figures, Italians take their presepi very seriously. 🎄✨

You’ll find them everywhere during the holidays: in homes, churches, museums, and even entire town squares. Naples is especially famous for its artisans who craft presepi all year long.

Want to sprinkle more Italian culture + vocabulary into your holidays? 🇮🇹🎁 Head over to the Studentessa Matta website for more festive learning tips and fun Italian lessons and blog posts about Italian language and culture!

👉 www.studentessamatta.com

✨ Impara l’italiano con un pizzico di magia natalizia!

#studentessamatta #wordoftheday #presepe #italianchristmas #learnitalian #italianvocabulary #natale #italianculture #italianholidays #studiareitaliano

🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹   Matta Italian Lan

🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  
Matta Italian Language Tip!

Direct from the latest Studentessa Matta blog post about making holiday lists in Italiano

Watch out for “lista”… and “A-lista!” 
AS YOUR HOLIDAY LISTS GROW LONGER, HERE’S A CHEERFUL ITALIAN TIDBIT TO ENJOY: 
In Italian, “lista” is your everyday “list,” but if someone says “sei all’ultimo della lista”, it doesn’t mean you forgot to write your name—it means you’re last in line or not exactly a priority. Ouch! 😅  On the other hand, if someone tells you “ti metto in lista” for a party, congratulations—you just made the VIP list, Italian-style! 
BONUS HOLIDAY EXPRESSION: 
If your to-do list is getting out of hand, you can say:  “Ho una lista che non finisce più!” —“I have a list that never ends!”

#italianLanguage #learnItalian #ItalianVocabulary #ItalianTips #ParliamoItaliano #ItalianHoliday #NataleInItalia #ItalianChristmas #VocaboloDelGiorno

Out tonight to see Beauty and the Beast in downtow

Out tonight to see Beauty and the Beast in downtown Austin. What a fantastic production—Gaston absolutely stole the show! 💪🎭

È ora di prepararci al Natale e fare le nostre lis

È ora di prepararci al Natale e fare le nostre liste!

Time to Get Ready for Christmas and make our lists!

Benvenuto Dicembre! Prepariamoci al Natale!Welcome December! Time to Get Ready for Christmas!

È arrivato dicembre!
#BabboNatale #benvenutoDicembre #Dicembre #Elenco #Lista #Quandovienedicembre #slitta #Tosca

https://www.studentessamatta.com/prepariamoci-al-natale-facciamo-le-liste-dei-buoni-e-dei-cattivi-e-regali-2/

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