Religion Flashcards

1
Q

Most Italians are what religion?

A

Catholic

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2
Q

What percentage of inhabitants of Italy follow other religions?

A

2%

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3
Q

What is the two-day holiday called?

A

Natale (Christmas)

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4
Q

Light traditional cake with dried fruit and eaten at Christmas time?

A

Panettone

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5
Q

Celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings?

A

Epifania (Epiphany)

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6
Q

A witch brings gifts to children on Epiphany Eve, what is her name?

A

Befana

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7
Q

What is celebrated before Lent by dressing up in costumes and wearing masks?

A

Carnevale

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8
Q

What is celebrated on Easter Sunday and the following Monday is also a holiday?

A

Easter (Pasqua)

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9
Q

What holiday honors the Virgin Mary?

A

Assumption

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10
Q

What occasions is for people to remember family members or friends who have passed?

A

All Saints Day and All Souls Day

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11
Q

Each city, town, and village has its own _____, who is honored once a year with processions.

A

Patron Saint

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12
Q

An event for a catholic child to go through?

A

First Communion

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