The ANNOTICO Report

Thanks to Geoffrey Claroni, of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY

BUON NATALE ! Now you can download for free and print an activity and
coloring booklet for the holidays that children can use at home or in the
classroom to learn some of the Italian customs and traditions of Christmas.
In addition, children will have fun as they learn Italian words and phrases
associated with the celebration of Christmas.

The activity and coloring booklet entitled “CHRISTMAS IN ITALY” is
available on the website of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute:

To view this information - double click here
http://www.qc.edu/calandra/community (if this hyperlink does not connect
you directly - then go to the internet and type in this address) - scroll
down - double click on "CHRISTMAS IN ITALY: Fun Activities for the Home
or Classroom."

Christmas in Italy is mainly a religious holiday, that is rich in tradition
and history, with the celebration centered around the nativity scenes in
church and home. Italian customs and traditions add so much to the
beautiful celebration of Christmas in America for families of Italian
heritage and help teach the younger family members about the value of their
Italian heritage.

This coloring and activity booklet will teach children about some of the
customs and traditions of Christmas in Italy such as il presepio, la Befana,
and Babbo Natale.

Children will learn the Italian language as they color the picture
dictionaries and vocabulary word images - and complete the connect-the-dots,
word search, maze, color by number activities, and more.
 

Buone feste,

GEOFFREY CLARONI

Assistant Director for Community Programs
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY