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

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

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

5. Life expectancy at birth: total population: 81.86 years male: 79.24 years female: 84.63 years

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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

10. Canals of Venice

11. 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