What’s new in the old country By: Austin Leiberton

Flag the colors represent hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red)

Italy’s current population is 59,499,534. Its current world rank is 23.

Life expectancy at birth: total population: years male: years female: years

Catholicism Catholics believe that since Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, all humans are born with original sin, which only Baptism removes. A happier belief is in grace, a totally free, unmerited gift from God. Grace is a sharing in the divine; the inspiration to do God’s will.

Buon giorno (Hello,good morning, good afternoon) Ciao (Hi, hello, bye) Arrivederci (Goodbye) Sto bene (I am fine/well) Andiamo! (Let’s go!)

Pasquetta (Easter Monday), when traditionally Italians go for an outing in the countryside and have a picnic to mark the beginning of springtime.

Margherita Pizza ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can pelati tomatoes*tomatoes Kosher salt All-purpose flour, for dusting All-purpose flour 4 (12-ounce) pizza dough balls, at room temperature, recipe followspizza dough 8 ounce mozzarella, grated Handful fresh basil leaves, tornbasil PIZZA DOUGH: 1 (.25-ounce) package dry active yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/2 cup lukewarm water (about 105 to 115 degrees F) 4 cups bread flourbread flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl

Canals of Venice

Italians have a pure passion for the game of soccer. Love to cook Love to sit down and talk about their day over a glass/bottle of wine