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LIFESTYLE · December 24, 2010

Buon Natale from the Amalfi Coast!

This week instead of Photo Friday, a little music seemed like a fun way to celebrate this Christmas Eve day. Here’s one of my favorites by Nat King Cole to get you in the (Italian) Christmas spirit!

Buon Natale means Merry Christmas to you.
Buon Natale to everyone
Happy New Year and lots of fun.
Buon Natale, may all your wishes come true.
Buon Natale in Italy means
a Merry Christmas to you!

Posted In: LIFESTYLE · Tagged: Holidays, Music

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Comments

  1. Annika says

    December 24, 2010 at 12:16

    Merry Christmas Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 24, 2010 at 14:36

      And a Merry Christmas to you and your family, Annika!! Tanti auguri!!!

      Reply
  2. Rosa says

    December 24, 2010 at 14:43

    Buon Natale Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:19

      Buone feste e felice anno nuovo, Rosa!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sandra says

    December 24, 2010 at 14:57

    Buon Natale Laura! What a sweet way to wish everyone a Merry Christmas with music! Thanks and have a wonderful holiday and a blessed and Happy New Year! All My Love to you and yours in Italy!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:20

      Thank you for your sweet message, Mom! I can’t wait for next Christmas when we’ll be here together in Italy!! All my love!!

      Reply
  4. ciaochowlinda says

    December 24, 2010 at 15:10

    Thanks for the lovely song. I love Nat King Cole but never heard this piece. Buon Natale a te e a tua famiglia.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:19

      Ciao Linda! I’ve loved Nat King Cole since I can remember, and this has always been a favorite Christmas song. I was happy when I found Nat singing it. Wishing you and your family a wonderful new year!!

      Reply
  5. Alessandra says

    December 25, 2010 at 02:44

    Ciao! Buon Natale!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:18

      Ciao Alessandra! Wishing you a wonderful new year!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mike says

    December 25, 2010 at 03:16

    Buon Natale e molto proficuo Anno nuovo Laura! God bless!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:17

      Anche a te, Mike!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. italyMONDO! says

    December 25, 2010 at 18:33

    BUON NATALE, LAURA!!!

    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:17

      Buone Feste, Peter!! Wishing you and Fil a wonderful Christmas and very happy 2011!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    December 25, 2010 at 20:27

    Buon Natale dalla Sicilia.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 28, 2010 at 11:16

      E buone feste anche a te dalla costiera amalfitana!! 🙂

      Reply

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