Over 25 million Italians have emigrated between 1861 and 1960 with a migration boom between 1871 and 1915 when over 13,5 million emigrants left the country for European and overseas destinations.
Im looking to find anything I can on my grandfather Francessco Guiseppi Bellani (not sure if thats correct spelling)
He came by ship to England around 1904 I think he travelled with extended family (name:Guiseppi Palosi or Pelosi)
I think they came from Lucca or in and around the Tusscany area
In Italy Christmas is usually dedicated to family, while New Year's eve is spend to have fun and celebrate with friends. The most common tradition for New Year's Eve it's called "Veglione" that literally means "The Big Stay Awake". A Veglione is usually organized in restaurants, hotels or clubs and...
