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01/05/2023

Many Italians commemorate the labor union movement’s social and economic achievements on Labor Day. It is a nationwide public holiday in Italy on May 1 each year. The first Labor Day celebration in Italy was in the late 1800s to recognize workers’ achievements in fighting for their rights. Farmers and other workers traditionally took the day off to eat, socialize and dance on May 1. It was cancelled for about 20 years in the early 20th century but was reintroduced in 1945. Labor Day is celebrated in many other countries globally.

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28/04/2023

Monthly Presto Italia session covering Italian genealogy, citizenship, and all things Italian!

25/04/2023

The Feast of St Mark (La Festa di San Marco) is an annual local public holiday in Venice, Italy, on April 25. It honors St Mark, the city’s patron saint, and coincides with Liberation Day. One of the highlights during the Feast of St Mark is the Regata di Traghetti, a boat race featuring gondoliers who compete while transporting passengers in their gondolas.

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25/04/2023

Meet our owner, Melanie Holtz! Melanie has more than 20 years experience in Italian genealogical research and Italian dual citizenship. She lectures on Italian research, Italian dual citizenship, professional development, and genealogical standards. She’s prepared courses and articles on Italian research for Family Tree University, the National Institute of Genealogical Research, Family Tree Magazine, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research, and a variety of other organizations.

This video talks about the beginnings of Lo Schiavo Genealogica, what services we offer, and interviews the owner, Melanie Holtz.

25/04/2023

National Liberation Day is celebrated in Italy on April 25 every year as the day that marks the beginning of the end of N**i fascism. Alcide De Gasperi, the then prime minister of Italy, established this day as a national holiday in 1949. Also known as ‘La Festa Della Resistenza’ (Anniversary of the Resistance), it is a tribute to all political partisans who stood up against the N**is.

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20/04/2023

Join Melanie, our owner and expert genealogist, on Facebook & Instagram on Friday, April 28 at 6 pm ET. Each month, she shares tips on Italian genealogy research strategies, how to pursue your Italian dual citizenship, insights about how to live in Italy, and so much more.


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20/04/2023

A Free webinar series on Italian genealogy and historical research!

Join us for a FREE four-day webinar series where you’ll get a sneak-peak into the fantastic content in the year-long LEVEL UP! course coming soon! Each session runs 90 minutes.

Session #1 – APRIL 25 at 5 pm ET
Researching Abandoned Children in Italy: Going Beyond Birth and Baptismal Records

Session #2 – APRIL 26 at 5 pm ET
Case Study: The Multiple Identities of Matteo Catanese

Session #3 – APRIL 27 at 5 pm ET
Researching Onsite in Italian Archives – Preparation and Application

Session #4 – APRIL 28 at 5 pm ET
Using the ItalianParishRecords.org Website to Find Your Ancestor’s Records

https://www.italyancestry.com/level-up-light/

A Free webinar series on Italian genealogy and historical research!

18/04/2023

Anna Maria Magnani was an Italian actress. She was known for her explosive acting and earthy, realistic portrayals of characters. Born in Rome, she worked her way through Rome's Academy of Dramatic Art by singing at night clubs. During her career, her only child was stricken by polio when he was 18 months old and remained disabled. She was referred to as ""La Lupa"", the ""perennial toast of Rome"" and a ""living she-wolf symbol"" of the cinema. Time described her personality as ""fiery"", and drama critic Harold Clurman said her acting was ""volcanic"". In the realm of Italian cinema, she was ""passionate, fearless, and exciting,"" an actress whom film historian Barry Monush calls ""the volcanic earth mother of all Italian cinema."" Director Roberto Rossellini called her ""the greatest acting genius since Eleonora Duse"". Playwright Tennessee Williams became an admirer of her acting and wrote The Rose Tattoo (1955) specifically for her to star in, a role for which she received an Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first Italian ever - and first non English speaking woman - to win an Oscar."

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15/04/2023

On the last Friday of each month at 6 pm ET, join Melanie to learn about current Italian travel situations, general information and tips on researching Italian genealogy records, and frequently asked questions about Italian dual citizenship. If you missed the March episode, no worries! Melanie shares a lot of great information about the benefits of pursuing Italian dual citizenship.

12/04/2023

A Free webinar series on Italian genealogy and historical research!

Join us for a FREE four-day webinar series where you’ll get a sneak-peak into the fantastic content in the year-long LEVEL UP! course coming soon! Each session runs 90 minutes.

Session #1 – APRIL 25 at 12 pm ET
Researching Abandoned Children in Italy: Going Beyond Birth and Baptismal Records

Session #2 – APRIL 26 at 12 pm ET
Case Study: The Multiple Identities of Matteo Catanese

Session #3 – APRIL 27 at 12 pm ET
Researching Onsite in Italian Archives – Preparation and Application

Session #4 – APRIL 28 at 12 pm ET
Using the ItalianParishRecords.org Website to Find Your Ancestor’s Records

A Free webinar series on Italian genealogy and historical research!

10/04/2023

"Easter Monday, also known as La Pasquetta in Italian, is part of the Easter holiday celebrations that are celebrated across Italy. It is a popular time to take short breaks to the countryside with friends and/or family. Easter games include egg races. Many people also go on picnics at this time of the year."

Source: TimeandDate.com

09/04/2023

From all of us at Lo Schiavo Genealogica, Buona Pasqua!

07/04/2023

🌻 Learn about your Italian ancestry heritage! 🌻

If you have already begun your journey of building your Italian family tree, we now offer an affordable resource to support you to take it to the next level!

Melanie has created a 12-month online learning opportunity. Please see the link below for all the important information!

www.italyancestry.com/level-up-your-italian-genealogy-skills

07/04/2023

😍 Join us TODAY for a fun conversation with Francesca of on For the Love of Italy! Dennise and Francesca will chat it up on Instagram about Francesca's connection to Italia and her very special tours of special places found there. Join us on Friday, April 7 at 12 pm ET - our handle is - hope you can join us! 🥳

06/04/2023

Join us for a FREE four-day webinar series where you’ll get a sneak-peak into the fantastic content in the year-long LEVEL UP! course coming soon! Each session runs 90 minutes.

Session #1 – APRIL 25 at 12 pm ET
Researching Abandoned Children in Italy: Going Beyond Birth and Baptismal Records

Session #2 – APRIL 26 at 12 pm ET
Case Study: The Multiple Identities of Matteo Catanese

Session #3 – APRIL 27 at 12 pm ET
Researching Onsite in Italian Archives – Preparation and Application

Session #4 – APRIL 28 at 12 pm ET
Using the ItalianParishRecords.org Website to Find Your Ancestor’s Records

A Free webinar series on Italian genealogy and historical research!

04/04/2023

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