Italian Word of the Day for Dec. 03, 2024: Regalo

Meaning: Gift

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: I bought a nice gift for my sister.

Context: Ho comprato un bel regalo per mia sorella.

Cultural nugget: In Italy, the Christmas season includes two traditional gift-giving occasions: December 25th, when Babbo Natale (Santa Claus) brings presents, and January 6th (Epiphany) when La Befana, a folkloric character resembling a witch, brings sweets and small gifts to children. Both traditions are widely celebrated throughout Italy.