Village Blog — About Abruzzo Guide
Real stories, recipes and community life from Italy's Rocky Heart. Independent editorial coverage of Abruzzo since 2007 — culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
Easter in Abruzzo: Traditions and Flavours in a Snapshot
Easter in Abruzzo in a simple snapshot: exploring its ceremonies and processions over the revered holy weekend and recipes eaten locally to welcome spring and take on the first picnic of the year
December’s Sacred Fires of Abruzzo: Immacolata & Ancient Rites
Abruzzo's early December fires honour the Immaculate Conception, the Flying House of the Madonna, and ancient seasonal rites
The Warm Glow of Change: San Martino in Fano Adriano
Fano Adriano’s firelight, shared meals, vino novello, music and glowing pumpkins revive San Martino and reveal autumn magic in Abruzzo’s mountains
Abruzzo’s Fires and Feast of Sant’Antonio Abate
Abruzzo's purifying fire feste are legendary especially those lit in January to celebrate the Egyptian Saint Anthony Abbot and giving without asking
Everyone’s a Tony – The Story of St Anthony Abbot
San’Antonio Abate – Tossicia’s Firestarter
Christmas Pleasure, Pain & Portare
A Sanctified House Celebrated in Poggio Umbricchio
The Living Nativity of Cerqueto
