Italian culture: Identity

Italy is really many different nations in one and has in fact been a unified nation for a shorter period than most "New World" colonies. These articles provide interesting insight into Italian culture traditions and customs...

Italian culture: Identity

The Italians identify first with their village, this is known as "Campanilismo" - that area visible from the bell tower of the church in their village. "Campanile" meaning bell tower.
But first and foremost Italians give priority to themselves, then their families, the village, province, region, and finally the country.