The Italian Culture Slideshow:
Additional Websites about the Italian Culture:
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/italy-country-profile.html
This website is valuable because it gives information on the Italian culture and also educates on etiquette and customs when visiting Italy for the first time.
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/culture
This website is valuable because not only does it inform on the Italian culture, but it also educates about the art, history, heritage, religion, etiquette, the education system and much more.
This website is valuable because it gives information on the Italian culture and also educates on etiquette and customs when visiting Italy for the first time.
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/culture
This website is valuable because not only does it inform on the Italian culture, but it also educates about the art, history, heritage, religion, etiquette, the education system and much more.
Map of Italian Culture:
From pizza to wine, Italy is a country that is most famous for its types of food and drinks. This map identifies the certain foods that are significant to the different cities and cultures within Italy.
Photo retrieved from http://www.foodiggity.com/italians-like-food-and-heres-the-map-to-prove-it/
Photo retrieved from http://www.foodiggity.com/italians-like-food-and-heres-the-map-to-prove-it/
Italy's Statistics:
Changes within Italy Overtime
Figure 1.) Over a certain amount of time, the mean years in school (for women of reproductive age 15 to 44) in Italy had increased. From this chart, it can be concluded that from 1970 to 2009 women attended school for a longer amount of time each year.
Figure 2.) The number of child deaths in Italy had decreased a significant amount from 1950 to 2010 within the population, as shown on the graph.
Figure 3.) From 1960 to 2011, the urban population (% of total) in Italy had increased steadily, yet the increase was small. This means that there was only a limited amount of the population moving from rural areas into urban areas.
The indicators that I chose to select were ones that I thought to be interesting. These indicators present Italy as a developing country because of the many aspects that it had increased on. I chose mean years in school (women of reproductive age of 15 to 44) because women attending school was a controversial concept back in the day and I thought it would be interesting to see the advancement of women’s education. The graph of figure 1 shows that from 1970 to 2009, the mean age of women had increased from 6.7 to 12.8. This is because society was changing, women were gaining more rights, which one was being able to receive an education and society was beginning to accept it. I chose the number of child deaths because family was and still is an important aspect within the Italian culture. I was interested in see the deaths that the population actually experienced and how it has changed today. From the graph of figure 2, child deaths had decreased from 100,000 to a little over 1,000 from 1950 to 2013. This is due to the improvement of sanitation and medication. Although some illnesses are not able to be cure or accidents to stop from happening, there are advancements within today’s society that allows for these deaths to be prevented. I chose urban population (% of total) because I thought it would be interesting to see the improvement of people’s way of living. From the graph of figure 3, there was already a high percentage of urban population in 1960, about 60%, that only increased in 2011 to 69%. Italy is considered to be mostly urban, so this increase was due to people moving from the rural areas into the urban areas.
Let's Talk about the Religion of Italy
Italy is a very religious country, with many religious
aspects. It all began when the original Christian community, founded by Jesus
Christ and led by the Apostles, established a church at Pentecost in AD 30. The
Roman Catholic Church considered itself to be the uninterrupted continuation of
the first century Church based on its roots tracing all the way back to the
original church which was located in Rome (Oakes). Today, Roman Catholicism is the
major religion that is still practiced in Italy. Over 90 percent of Italians
follow the religion of Christianity, where 88 percent believes in Catholicism.
The remaining percent of the Italian religion are Protestant, Jewish or Muslim.
In Italy’s population today, there are over one million Muslims, 700,000
Eastern Orthodox Christians, 550,000 Protestants, 235,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses and
45,000 Jews (Religion in Italy).
In Italy, Catholicism plays a major role within people’s lives. The religion of Catholicism promotes that idea of common good by teaching the seven key principles. These principles are identified in order to deepen the understanding of the religion’s ideals. The seven key principles are respect the human person, promote the family, protect property rights, work for the common good, observe the principle of subsidiarity, respect work and worker and pursue peace and care for the poor (Kaczor). Catholicism also impacts the Italian culture because it is the foundation for society’s beliefs, values and behaviors. Culture is the basis of who you are as an individual and what you believe in. Roman Catholicism is the largest and most influential religion in Italy, which the Roman Catholic Church still plays a vital role in the nation (Ryan).
There are numerous sacred places within the country of Italy, over 2,000 to be exact (Salamone). The Vatican City and Rome are the most popular place of worship, with thousands of shrines and churches. These sacred places also include relics of Saint Peter, other popes, many saints, places holy to Saint Francis of Assisi and places where Virgin Mary made an appearance. The Vatican City is the heart of the Roman Catholic Church and is also where the Pope resides. Other sacred sites that are in Italy include Assisi, the Holy House of Loreto, Temple of Hera and Monte Gargano (Catholic Sites and Shrines in Italy).
There are connections between the Italian government and religion, "each within its own ambit, independent and sovereign" (Constitution Assembly). The Constitution provides the State and the Catholic Church within individual boundaries, independence and effectiveness. These connections are regulated by the Lateran Pacts. Within the Constitution, all are entitles to the freedom of religion. Each religion can organize and act upon their own beliefs as long as they do not interfere and conflict with the Italian juridical organization.
Italy is a country that is dominated by the Catholic and Christian religion. There are however, many other religion practices within the country that continue to grow, like Protestant, Muslims, and Jews. The ideal beliefs of the Catholicism religion influence many aspects of the lives of Italians. 95% of Italians identify themselves as Catholic and believe that they find their identity through Catholicism and Christianity. In today’s society, a vast majority of Italians maintain their allegiance to the Roman Catholic Church.
In Italy, Catholicism plays a major role within people’s lives. The religion of Catholicism promotes that idea of common good by teaching the seven key principles. These principles are identified in order to deepen the understanding of the religion’s ideals. The seven key principles are respect the human person, promote the family, protect property rights, work for the common good, observe the principle of subsidiarity, respect work and worker and pursue peace and care for the poor (Kaczor). Catholicism also impacts the Italian culture because it is the foundation for society’s beliefs, values and behaviors. Culture is the basis of who you are as an individual and what you believe in. Roman Catholicism is the largest and most influential religion in Italy, which the Roman Catholic Church still plays a vital role in the nation (Ryan).
There are numerous sacred places within the country of Italy, over 2,000 to be exact (Salamone). The Vatican City and Rome are the most popular place of worship, with thousands of shrines and churches. These sacred places also include relics of Saint Peter, other popes, many saints, places holy to Saint Francis of Assisi and places where Virgin Mary made an appearance. The Vatican City is the heart of the Roman Catholic Church and is also where the Pope resides. Other sacred sites that are in Italy include Assisi, the Holy House of Loreto, Temple of Hera and Monte Gargano (Catholic Sites and Shrines in Italy).
There are connections between the Italian government and religion, "each within its own ambit, independent and sovereign" (Constitution Assembly). The Constitution provides the State and the Catholic Church within individual boundaries, independence and effectiveness. These connections are regulated by the Lateran Pacts. Within the Constitution, all are entitles to the freedom of religion. Each religion can organize and act upon their own beliefs as long as they do not interfere and conflict with the Italian juridical organization.
Italy is a country that is dominated by the Catholic and Christian religion. There are however, many other religion practices within the country that continue to grow, like Protestant, Muslims, and Jews. The ideal beliefs of the Catholicism religion influence many aspects of the lives of Italians. 95% of Italians identify themselves as Catholic and believe that they find their identity through Catholicism and Christianity. In today’s society, a vast majority of Italians maintain their allegiance to the Roman Catholic Church.
Sources:
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Constitution Assembly. (1947). Italy Constitution. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/most/rr3ital.htm
Kaczor, C. (n.d.). Seven principles of Catholic social teaching. Retrieved from http://www.catholic.com/magazine/articles/seven-principles-of-catholic-social-teaching
Oakes, J. (n.d.). Evidence for Christianity. Retrieved from http://www.evidenceforchristianity.org/where-and-when-did-the-catholicism-begin/
Religion in Italy. (n.d.). Living and Working in Italy. Retrieved from http://www.justlanded.com/english/Italy/Articles/Culture/Religion-in-Italy
Ryan, T. (n.d.). The Influence of Language and Religion on Italian History and Cultural Development. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/3652435/The_Influence_of_Language_and_Religion_on_Italian_History_and_Cultural_Development
Salamon, F. (2012). Countries and their cultures. Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Italy.html
Catholic Sites and Shrines in Italy. (n.d.). The Catholic Travel Guide. Retrieved from http://www.thecatholictravelguide.com/Italy.html
Constitution Assembly. (1947). Italy Constitution. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/most/rr3ital.htm
Kaczor, C. (n.d.). Seven principles of Catholic social teaching. Retrieved from http://www.catholic.com/magazine/articles/seven-principles-of-catholic-social-teaching
Oakes, J. (n.d.). Evidence for Christianity. Retrieved from http://www.evidenceforchristianity.org/where-and-when-did-the-catholicism-begin/
Religion in Italy. (n.d.). Living and Working in Italy. Retrieved from http://www.justlanded.com/english/Italy/Articles/Culture/Religion-in-Italy
Ryan, T. (n.d.). The Influence of Language and Religion on Italian History and Cultural Development. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/3652435/The_Influence_of_Language_and_Religion_on_Italian_History_and_Cultural_Development
Salamon, F. (2012). Countries and their cultures. Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Italy.html
A map of the world, showing the various religions including Italy.
Photo retrieved from http://www.asd5.org/Page/3102.
Take a Look at Italy's Religion
Pope Benedict XVI
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A Roman Catholic Church
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St. Peter's Square during Pope John Paul ll's Beatification
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Italian Food
If I created a picture of the food that the Italian people eat, there would be many different dishes. Starting with the side dish, bread and cheese would be provided. There would then be pasta, lasagna and pizza for the main dishes. When it comes to the pasta, there are many different varieties, such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, rigatoni, and penne. With that there would also be different sauces, like marinara or alfredo. Now comes the best part, dessert! There would be options ranging from cannolis, tiramisu and gelato. YUM! With comes food, comes family. There would be a big family gathered around the dinner table enjoying the spectacular Italian food.
Pizza Margherita
Recipe received from http://www.food.com/recipe/pizza-margherita-455819
Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Units: US | Metric
Background:
According to popular tradition, in 1889, 28 years after the unification of Italy, Queen Margherita of Savory visited Naples where Chef Raffaele Esposito of Pizzeria Brandi and his wife created a pizza resembling the colors of the Italian flag; red (tomato), white (mozzarella) and green (basil). They named it after the Queen - Pizza Margherita.
Recipe received from http://www.food.com/recipe/pizza-margherita-455819
Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Units: US | Metric
- 1 lb prepared pizza dough
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, seeded, and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, ball thinly sliced into 8 pieces
- 6 black olives, pitted and halved
- 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
- On lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into 12 inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza stone or pan.
- Spread tomatoes over dough, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Arrange the cheese and olives on top.
- Bake in 475 degree F oven, until golden and bubbly, about 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle with basil leaves and drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
Background:
According to popular tradition, in 1889, 28 years after the unification of Italy, Queen Margherita of Savory visited Naples where Chef Raffaele Esposito of Pizzeria Brandi and his wife created a pizza resembling the colors of the Italian flag; red (tomato), white (mozzarella) and green (basil). They named it after the Queen - Pizza Margherita.
Religion and Food
The connection between religion and food in Italy is the religion celebrations. Saint’s Day would be an example as every Italian village celebrates this day with a festival that includes fireworks, feasts and dancing. The main dish that is a tradition for this holiday is a roast suckling pig. Along with this holiday, Italians also make a traditional dish for Easter called Agnellino, which is a roast baby lamb that is often served with roasted artichokes. For Christmas, Italians bake many different sweets. In the North, Zelten Cakes, which are similar to fruitcakes, are baked 2 to 3 weeks in advanced as they improve over time. While in the South, struffoli, which are fried cubes of egg pastry covered with honey and colored sugar, is a traditional dessert during the holiday season.
Each and every dish that is made in Italy is made with their own ingredients that they grow and produce in their country. Because the food is unique, there is no influence as a result of diffusion. As the foods are incorporated into other countries, there may be certain changes to the recipes that occur in order to make it a little more unique to the new culture.
An interesting aspect of Italy regarding its food is that even though Italians are known throughout the world for pizza, and pasta, the national diet of Italy has traditionally differed by region. Also Italians are known for their use of herbs in cooking, such as oregano, basil, thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley.
Each and every dish that is made in Italy is made with their own ingredients that they grow and produce in their country. Because the food is unique, there is no influence as a result of diffusion. As the foods are incorporated into other countries, there may be certain changes to the recipes that occur in order to make it a little more unique to the new culture.
An interesting aspect of Italy regarding its food is that even though Italians are known throughout the world for pizza, and pasta, the national diet of Italy has traditionally differed by region. Also Italians are known for their use of herbs in cooking, such as oregano, basil, thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley.