Natale in Italia

Natale e' una festa molto importante e religiosa in Italia. Risponda ai seguenti domande (SU UN FOGLIO SEPARATO - on a separate sheet of paper to be turned in at the end of class)

1. Where did the actual celebration of Christmas most likely originate?http://italian.about.com/library/weekly/aa120600a.htm

2. What is a presepio?http://www.initaly.com/regions/xmas/rosemary.htm

3. Where is the Vatican located? Is it a separate country or part of Italy? (Note that the picture located in this entry is a picture St. Peter's cathedral at the Vatican during Christmastime. A large Christmas tree and a presepio are placed at the center of the large piazza).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City

4. According to the article below, what does an Italian Christmas revolve around?http://www.italianfoodforever.com/iff/articles.asp?id=37

5. Name 5 dishes that an Italian family might eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas day:http://www.italianfoodforever.com/iff/articles.asp?id=37

6. Why do Italians eat lentils on New Years Eve (i.e. what do they represent?)?http://goitaly.about.com/od/festivalsandevents/a/newyears.htm

Mysterious Symbols Found in Mona Lisa's Eyes!!!

Check out this interesting article about mysterious symbols and letters found hidden in Mona Lisa's eyes!

http://jezebel.com/5712881/mysterious-symbols-found-in-mona-lisas-eyes

La pubblicita' in italiano

1. What is the name of the prodotto advertised in this commercial?
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Parmigiano_Cheese_Dance_Ad&video_id=23106

2. Name 3 of the vegetables in italian that are dancing around in the commercial:
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Parmigiano_Cheese_Dance_Ad&video_id=23106

3. Describe the Maxibon, in one sentence, in italian:
http://www.helados.nestle.es/img/productos/ficha/maxibon_nata.jpg

4. Name five different types(shapes) of pasta Barilla. http://it.barilla.com/prodotti/trovaprodotto/index.html

5. Watch Italian chef Giada prepare an Italian dish. Choose a video. What Italian dish did you watch her prepare?
http://www.foodnetwork.com/giada-delaurentiis/video/index.html

6. How fast is a Ferrari? How long does it take for a Ferrari to go from o to 60 MPH?
Check out this ad: http://mwgraphicdesigns.com/images/ferrari_ad.jpg

7. What is the featured sandwich on the McDonald menu in Italy?
http://www.mcdonalds.it/#/choosemenu/

8. How many calories does a McMenu have: http://www.mcdonalds.it/#/nutritional-information/nutritional-labelling/ ?? How many grams of fat? (Note: It's not very healthy. Don't eat fast food! Go home and make yourself some pasta!!!! It's less expensive and healthier)

9. Watch the video on the founding of CocaCola in italiano. What is lo slogan (hint: it appears at the end of the commercial):
http://www.coca-cola.it/cokeandfood/

Want to learn how to cook some yummy Italian food?

Check out the videos on this website http://www.foodnetwork.com/everyday-italian/index.html Giada is a great Italian chef, and she makes dishes that are easy enough for you to cook at home! Let me know what recipes you tried to make at home!

For more pasta ideas, go to barilla.com, because as you know, Dove c'e' Barilla, c'e' casa.

As we near the end of the semester....

It's time to review.

Make sure you are:

-coming to class and completing all of your in-class assignments.
-studying your notes, so you are prepared for tests and quizzes.

For extra Italian practice online, visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/