Tradition and customs
From Italy comes the tradition of Saint Valentine handling, which is Valentine's Day. Already in ancient times, this day was celebrated as a feast Luparkalia. Unlucky day for Italians is not Friday the 13th, but Tuesday the 17th of the month. This custom comes from the fact that in the past has been written on the tombstones, "Vixie" which meant "He was alive." After changing these numbers, we get the number 17, which is considered a symbol of misfortune. In Italy, as in other countries are celebrated Santa Claus, except that the Italian children Santa does not come only witch buffoon. This witch Florence resembles Harleyowca.
The names of the Italians
The most common name among Italians is the name Rossi. He wears them around 68 thousand. family. As for names, the most common male names are: Giuseppe, Antonio, Francesco. The longest name is Tschurtschenthaler, consists of 18 letters. The shortest names are composed only of two letters, for example, Bo, Pe, Po, Re, etc.
In 1860, in Naples invented pizza.
Almost 20% of the Italian population is over 65 years old.
Normal thing is living with his parents for 40 years.
In August, the country has a holiday. Even the big companies do not work.
According to the Italian superstition brings bad luck to open an umbrella in the house and accidental spilling of wine brings good luck.
In the Italian language does not have letters: K, S, W, X and J.
Thermometer was invented in Italy, piano, barometer, battery, nitroglycerin, ice, glasses, coffee maker, telephone,
It is the fourth most visited country in the world by tourists.
About 80% of all enterprises in Sicily, Calabria and Campania pay "taxes" to the local Mafia.
In Italy, there is no kindergarten.
It is not advisable to drink tap water in Italy.
The most offensive gesture to show both finger and little finger. This means that the person is cheated by his wife.
In some regions, it is believed that if the three smokers in the same place as the youngest should stop smoking, otherwise will bring bad luck.
Italy and Poland are the most religious countries in Europe.
The average life expectancy in Italy is the highest in the world.
In the 60 Italian language was used only in the literature. All regions have their own speech. Spanish has become widely used by the television.
All Italian words end in a vowel.
The main drinks are wine and water. Sometimes beer.
University of Rome is one of the oldest in the world. It was founded by the Catholic Church in 1303. Often called La Sapienza ("knowledge"). University of Rome, is also the largest in Europe (150,000 students).
During a call, use gestures, which is a total of a few hundred.
60% of the world's cultural heritage is in Italy.
Every village and town has its own saint.
95% of the population are Italians.
You can not be on the beach at night, the penalties are up to 1000 euros.
You also can not take sea water into the house.
Exams are written to the university at any time when you are ready.
The first violin emerged in Italy in 1500, probably from the workshop of Andrea Amati.
Men in the south kiss in greeting and farewell ...