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13 08, 2025

Figs & Ferragosto: Savoring the Sweetest Days of Summer in Italy

2025-08-13T10:49:57+00:00August 13th, 2025|Italy, Land, Monthly Guides, My Books, Ritual, Sardinia, Seasonal Celebrations, Tradition|0 Comments

Ferragosto has ancient roots, beginning with Emperor Augustus in 18 BCE as Feriae Augustiā€”a state-sanctioned rest after the harvest. Today, itā€™s still a national holiday in Italy, falling on August 15th, and itā€™s the heart of the summerā€™s slow season.

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