Buon Anno 2018! 

Celebrations Continue at Gioia!

Buon Anno 2018 and a continued holiday season in Italia. There are many things I love about the Italian culture and one of them is the continued celebrations in Italy. After a traditional Christmas on December 25th, the Italians celebrate the feast of Santo Stefano with continued merriment in the streets, churches, and homes. Saturday, January 6th is the Feast of the Kings, a memorial of their visit to baby Jesus or the Epiphany. La Befana, who missed traveling to visit the child, is thought to continue to travel the world in her search, bringing gifts that are meant to continue to celebrate the birth of Jesus to children everywhere. (Click here to learn more about La Befana and the Epiphany: https://www.tripsavvy.com/la-befana-and-epiphany-in-italy-1547307)

Shortly after, on January 27, the city of Venice will host the grand opening of the Carnevale Season. Venice is one of the most artistic historical cities I have been to. Of course, I love the Venetian mask art but there is also fine lace making in Burano and incredible unique Murano glass blowing. In addition, during Carnevale there are some special exhibits. Here is one that I would attend as I love Canova as a sculptor. (Click for more information about the Canova Exhibit: http://www.where-venice.com/events/exhibition-canova-hayez-cicognara-last-glory-venice/) Venice Carnevale events take place this year from 27 Jan 2018 - 13 Feb 2018 in Venezia

Here are some links for you to enjoy Venice with a glass of wine or a cup of tea. 

The festivities begin January 27th on the water at six and eight p.m. shows. The first night it finishes at ten p.m. with the Parade of Boats(click this link): http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/event/festa-veneziana-on-the-water-first-part/?date=2018-01-27_18:00:00

Masked Ball in Venice 2017 (click this link): https://youtu.be/5XiiaqXdpdA




Island of Murano glass blowing (click this link): http://www.theworldandthensome.com/glass-blowing-murano-venice/ 

Making the millefiori paperweight (click this link): https://youtu.be/Dgk_fdLZbMM  We have these for sale at Gioia.

Burano Lace Making (from the arts of the 1500s) (click this link): https://youtu.be/6jOhE-YDgog   Looking for Venice Lace come to  Festa Gioia or we can  order custom  linens for  you made in  Venezia and Tuscany.

Carnevale outside of Venezia (click this link): https://www.tripsavvy.com/carnevale-festivals-in-italy-1547305

From January 27th to Ash Wednesday on February 14th, the world celebrates the Carnevale. It is also known the world around that February 14 is the day we celebrate San Valentino, another tradition rooted in the Italian culture. The legend of San Valentino goes back to the Romans in 176 A.D. Click this link for the story: https://blogs.transparent.com/italian/san-valentino/.



Amici, we have much to celebrate at our next Festa Gioia and our gift to you for the New Year, Carnevale, and Valentine’s Day fun will be a 20 percent discount on any jewelry purchased over $50. We will have many surprises and include traditional foods of Carnevale, so don’t miss this January celebration on Sunday, January, 28th from noon to six p.m. We cannot wait to see you for another festive luncheon event.

Calendar

JANUARY 2018

FESTA DELLA BEFANA (EPIFANIA)
Date: Sunday, January 7
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Bel Bacio Italian Café in Little Italy
Click here to view flyer.

 

UPCOMING and ALWAYS...

GIOIA ITALIAN ART AND PRODUCTS always opened by appointment in Los Gatos. Call Kathy 408.640.6628 or Contact kathywinkelman@gioiacompany.com

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Andrea Bocelli in Concert in Tuscany
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