Grapes and dried fruits show wisdom amongst those who eat them, as well. Statue of twins Romulus and Remus suckling from the she-wolf. Yes Domenico, that's can be another option! thanks for sharing! But whether itâs the Charles Perrault or Brother Grimm adaptation, the gist of the message is that the village is safe but the woods are dangerous and that we should always obey our mother! Italian 101 â How to ask will you marry me? I knew that saying! May 2015 Culture & Life Style The origin dates back to the early Renaissance in the Republic of Florence. :o). June 2015 Liz ð Great blog! It literally means âIn the wolfâs mouthâ or âInto the wolfâs mouthâ but is intended to mean anything from good luck, fingers crossed, break a leg or even face your fears! A presto, Sue x, Thanks Sue, your support is always appreciated!! Wishing someone In bocca al lupo, therefore is a way of saying Good luck, watch out for danger and be good all in one! Italian bureaucracy â How to get a codice fiscale and survive to tell the tale! In Medieval times the wolf took on an extra level of evilness, even being associated with the devil. The bull in Milan getting his bits trampled, Give Florence’s wild boar statue a stroke for good luck, Verona’s Juliet statue offers good luck in romance, Venice’s 2 columns in Piazzaetta San Marco. Other issues 7. ;o). ; Italy: 13 was the lucky number in the Italian football pools (Totocalcio).The Italian expression "fare tredici" (literally, "make thirteen") means to hit the jackpot. Cultural taboosItaly is a peninsula covering 301,401 km2, and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Ah I’d never thought about compliments being suspicious but that makes sense Francis! August 2013 This is the day of Epiphany, which in Italy is believed to be a witch called La Befana . Gift Giving. :o). According to Italian folklore, those giving the malocchio can cause harm to someone else. I never used to have anything on my keyring but since living in Italy now have a number of charms etc! Hand carved cameo jewellery in Venice : a classic art. April 2015 In Italian culture, the color red is associated with fertility, and so people wear it under their clothes in the hopes that it will help them conceive in the coming year. Egg ⦠In bocca al lupo to you!! But thatâs not all because the person youâre wishing good luck to must immediately reply Crepi il lupo! 2 Italian Wedding Ceremony. This proverb suggests that wine is so healthy that it even makes good blood! Tidy! Anyway, just had a catch up on your blog (excellent Forli one too! The following article, written by Jerry Finzi, appears on GrandVoyageItaly.com.. âIn the mouth of the wolfâ? She was dressed up for Venice Carnival last year and having a ball!!! Iâve only found this story in one place so far, so I canât say how well-held the belief is but it all blends into the wolf equals bad news idea so who knows…? January 2016 Italian Language Nice article. Other stories also link into the wolf-devil association, suggesting that 18th and 19th century travellers would use the phrase to generate courage before a long journey and against the danger of wolf attack. Thanks for popping by and commenting! Yeah so have I Yvonne but I resisted the temptation to go there as I didn’t want to cause any offence or get it wrong and cause even more offence!!!!!! How has that evolved to mean âgood luckâ? Who knew! The population is about 59,5 million according to Report ISTAT Census 2011. Pork is often associated with prosperity and wealth due to its fattening properties. May 2013 View DreamDiscoverItalia’s profile on Facebook, View DreamDiscoverItalia’s profile on Instagram, Romulus and Remus, who went on to found Rome, Italians are superstitious about the number 17, Italian 101 â How to say Good Luck in Italian, Italian 101 - How to say please, thank you and youâre welcome in Italian. Little Red Riding Hood at Venice Carnival. Wishing for good luck Just like you might tell someone to âbreak a legâ in English, Italians have their own idiom to wish someone good luck without actually uttering that phrase, which, naturally, would be considered to mean the opposite. It can be worn around the neck or hung above an infant's bed to ward off any evil. Horns play almost as big a part in Italian sign language as testicles. In the meantime, Iâd just like to say In bocca al lupo tutti, Good Luck everyone!! But if you value your health, donât ever mutter those two little words to an Italian as its considered extremely bad luck! November 2018 South Korean New Year, known as Seollal, usually falls in late January or early February, and the soup is believed to bring those who eat it good luck in the new year, according to Culture Trip. This is the most used sentence. Many carry lucky charms or touch iron to ward off bad luck (touching wood in Italy will get you nowhere by the way!) Iâd love to hear your thoughts on where the phrase came from or whether you use any lucky charms so leave me a comment with your stories. Hope I didn't insult or jinx anyone all these years. Why 17 Is Considered Unlucky I love that the she-wolf could be a wolf or prostitute because both are outsiders showing their softer side. The cimaruta is a very old Italian portafortuna (good luck charm) rooted in the lore of the ancient Pagan religions of Italy. Italian idioms add color to a language and make you sound competent and comfortable. 10. 7. If you want to wish someone good luck in their exams, starting a new job or before a first date, the phrase you actually want is In bocca al lupo, pronounced een boh-kah al loo-poh. Eating sausage before midnight is another good luck charm rooted in Italian culture. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for reminding me how wonderful Italian mythology is!! Very timely, too. Whilst others faithfully follow their horoscopes or call on the saints to help. All rights reserved. Many of our Italian relatives believe in superstitions. And don’t forget to subscribe via email or join us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram so you don’t miss out on everything Italian from DreamDiscoverItalia. 8 things you didnât know about St Peterâs in Rome, Weekly Photo Challenge - Intricate Burano Lace. November 2013 And yes, Little Red Riding Hood’s a cutie isn’t she! I thought "auguri" covered everything. :o). In bocca al lupo is a wonderfully idiomatic Italian saying and wherever it came from, it is the only way to say Good Luck in Italian unless you want to poke Lady Luck in the eye! As one of the most well-known Italian superstitions, the Malocchio is a ⦠IN BOCCA AL LUPO. And because going in the mouth of the wolf is definitely dangerous, you have to answer: CREPI! Like many of the lasting ancient symbols and beliefs, the cimaruta design eventually took on certain symbols of Catholicism. ð, Don’t you love how legends develop Manja, its fascinating!! Vai a farti benedire / Vai a quel paese | Go get blessed / Go to that town. Translation: âRed wine makes good blood.â Italian proverbs cover all areas of existence, even health, and Italy is famous for its fabulous wine. So whether youâre knocking on iron, stamping on bullsâ bits or touching up Juliet, there is no need to be afraid of this big bad wolf. Or the origin could be nothing more complex than the popular old belief that if you want to say one thing, you have to actually say the opposite so as not to jinx something. Some suggest that it goes back to the opera theatre, a bit like when actors say âBreak a legâ before going on stage. May 2019 Italian 101 â How to ask where is the toilet? Xenophobia: being a foreigner in Italy 3. International business in Italy 4. To the non-Italian saying âInto the wolfâs mouthâ or âDeath to the wolfâ may sound a bit strange. All my WordPress news goes straight to my spam folder (despite my annoyance and regular attempts to change it). So if you wish that someone should plunge into the mouth of a devilish wolf, what youâre actually doing is wishing them the best fortune! Venice’s Fenice opera house audience looks harmless today! A cornicello (Italian pronunciation: [korniËtÊÉllo]), cornetto ([korËnetto]; Italian for '"little horn" or "hornlet"'), corno (Italian for "horn"), or corno portafortuna (literally "horn that brings luck" in Italian) is an Italian amulet or talisman worn to protect against the evil eye (or malocchio [maËlÉkkjo] in Italian) and bad luck in general, and, historically, to promote fertility and virility. Hereâs how to do it like the Italians! Anyway, for “show people” (theaters, public show and so on) it’s better to say -I’m sorry- “merda” or “in culo alla balena”, that’s “shit” and “in the ass of the whale” respectively, because “buona fortuna” is not good in this case. I’ll be returning to Italy this week . The wolf isnât the only thing that Italians use when summoning up good luck. Breakfast is not a big meal in Italian culture and is sometimes skipped. So youd think that wishing someone good luck, literally Buona Fortuna, would be a good thing, wouldnt you? I know “in bocca al lupo” but, for example, I have never heard the reply. To start this week in the best way here you'll find the most common ways to wish Good Luck in Italian! In some places, if a black cat crosses your path itâs considered a sign of good luck. Good to know! So singers say In bocca al lupo to wish each other a good performance hoping to avoid being savaged by the wolf or rather, the audience. Certainly this holds true in for stage people in show business so could easily spread to those of us not in the spotlight! Reblogged this on Livedinitaly's Blog and commented: In bocca al lupo è is certainly the most used and renowned Italian expression and its meaning is quite simple: itâs used to wish someone good luck, best of luck! Brides who are bold enough can find something green to wear to really stick with this tradition. Just as I remember! Whilst Romans prefer to throw 3 coins into the Trevi Fountain. Yes Janice,you're right! I’ve heard a much ruder reply to “In bocco al lupo”! Thanks for the opportunity as always Lyn! Watch Out for the Evil Eye. You're Welcome Marianna! No housework must be done on the 6 th of January. As for the origin – la lupa is known to mean something else than she-wolf… so it’s a question who really nursed the twins: a gentle animal or a prostitute. Rice may even represent coins and their growth while baking may symbolize the growing of oneâs wealth. So youâd think that wishing someone good luck, literally Buona Fortuna, would be a good thing, wouldnât you? Italian weddings are intimate gathering. Interesting regional Italian customs. Continuing the theme, some suggest that there is actually a very simple origin; the childrenâs fable Little Red Riding Hood. The cimaruta is a very old Italian portafortuna (good luck charm) rooted in the lore of the ancient Pagan religions of Italy. And why are we being so mean wishing it such a terrible ending? Thank you for linking up very interesting article with #TheWeeklyPostcard. Thank you very much ChgoJohn! Out in the countryside many suggest that the expression comes from the rural hunting world where wolves were a risk to livestock and therefore hunted. Traditionally, Italians eat lunch together as a family. Or maybe itâs just a way of forcing us all to face our fears and do it anyway, a bit like actorsâ âbreak a legâ. But the wolf icon pops up throughout history and there are lots of different stories explaining where this little good luck phrase came from. Veronaâs superstitious rub the breast of a bronze statue of Juliet, of Romeo and Juliet fame, hoping for luck in love. The Torinese (from Turin), have a similar tradition to Milan of standing on a bull or touching the finger of a statue of Colombo for a safe trip and prosperous life! And Venetians wonât walk between 2 columns in the Piazzetta di San Marco because executions were carried out there. Others relate it back to ancient Roman history. In Italy compliments are always suspicious! Another suggestion is that opera singers started using the phrase before going on stage; a bit like actors saying âBreak a legâ to avoid putting a hex on a performance by saying âGood Luckâ. It is considered bad luck to say"good luck", so there seems to be some parallel there. 1. Felines. Symbols used to ward off malocchio, bad luck and evil in general are often used and referenced in Italian culture and, by extension, its fashions and jewelry design. Siena Palio â which contradas are racing on 16th August 2016? Pretty strange like ours! Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Donât take a bath when youâre sick. But Iâll let you make your mind up which one sounds most plausible, as Iâve not yet found a definitive answer! Using idioms (may) make Italians think you know more of their language than you actually do. Thanks Tom, I hope you remembered to say Crepi to the wolf!! But if you value your health, dont ever mutter those two little words to an Italian as its considered extremely b⦠Eggs. Italian Art 101 â Lacoon and His Sons, Vatican Museum, Writing for LâItalo-Americano newspaper. Go with an IN BOCCA AL LUPO, and everything will be perfect! Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Green is a color of good luck and most Italian brides will wear a green sash or emerald brooch at the rehearsal dinner. Forli seems ages ago now but it was a great couple of days and I loved the mosaics, didn’t you?! Educational standards 6. May 2018 The European fairy tale about a young girl and big bad wolf has several versions, some more gory than others. In bocca al lupo was a way for hunters or farmers to wish each other good luck in the face of a dangerous predator as they went out to cull it. They're made with either or both hands. The twins were famously suckled by a gentle she-wolf before being rescued from a cave in the hills that would later for part of their Eternal City. Thatâs because in Italian culture, the number 17ânot 13âis considered unlucky, and when it comes to Friday the 17th, some would even call it âun giorno nero" (a black day). ð, Haha, this was entertaining, and even though I’ve been living in Italy – southern Tuscany – for three years, it’s the first time I hear much of it. June 2013 Post was not sent - check your email addresses! âBecause he believes that it would be bad luck if he didnât. July 2013 Throughout history, Italian culture has been rich with superstitions for good or evil that continue to form the basis of many of the Italian Life Rules. Whilst others faithfully follow their horoscopes or call on the saints to help. Carp scales (Poland) In several countries in Europe, itâs a tradition to serve carp for the traditional ⦠Saying In bocca al lupo is therefore suggested to be a way of warding off both the devil and the disease. 17. Hey DreamDiscoverItalia, I’m sorry to be late. 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