What is the Italian term for 'Easter'?
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Vocabulary related to major Italian religious festivals, processions, and holy days.
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| Think of the holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus in spring. |
| 2 | How do you say 'Christmas' in Italian? | Natale | Similar to 'natale,' which means 'birth,' referring to the birth of Jesus. |
| 3 | What is the Italian word for a religious procession? | Processione | Sounds similar to 'procession' in English. |
| 4 | Name the major Italian holy day celebrated on August 15th. | Ferragosto (Assumption of Mary) | A summer holiday marking the Assumption of Mary into heaven. |
| 5 | What is the Italian term for 'saint'? | Santo | Used before the name of a saint, e.g., Santo Pietro. |
| 6 | How do you say 'Holy Week' in Italian? | Settimana Santa | Literally 'Holy Week' in Italian. |
| 7 | What is the Italian word for 'pilgrimage'? | Pellegrinaggio | Associated with religious journeys, e.g., to Lourdes or Rome. |
| 8 | Translate 'Holy Day' into Italian. | Giorno Sacro | Used to refer to special religious days. |
| 9 | What is the name of the famous religious festival held in Venice involving a boat procession? | Festa della Sensa | Celebrates the marriage of Venice with the sea. |
| 10 | How do Italians refer to the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi? | Festa di San Francesco | Celebrated on October 4th. |
| 11 | What is the Italian term for 'religious holiday'? | Festa religiosa | A general term for any religious celebration or holiday. |
| 12 | Translate 'Holy Water' into Italian. | Acqua Santa | Used in blessings and religious rituals. |
| 13 | What is the Italian word for 'vigil' during a religious celebration? | Vigilia | Refers to the night before a holy day or feast. |
| 14 | How do you say 'Blessed Sacrament' in Italian? | Santissimo Sacramento | Refers to the consecrated Eucharist displayed in the monstrance. |
| 15 | What is the Italian term for 'Holy Virgin'? | Santa Vergine | Often used when referring to Mary. |
| 16 | Translate 'Feast Day' into Italian. | Giorno di Festa | A day dedicated to celebrating a saint or religious event. |
| 17 | What is the Italian word for 'patron saint'? | Santo Patrono | Saint considered the protector of a city or region. |
| 18 | How do Italians refer to the 'Advent' season? | Avvento | The period leading up to Christmas. |
| 19 | What is the Italian term for 'Holy Cross'? | Santa Croce | A central Christian symbol, also a famous basilica in Florence. |
| 20 | Name the Italian festival dedicated to the Madonna held in Naples on September 8th. | Festeggiata Madonna delle Grazie | Celebrates the Madonna's intercession. |
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