Tradition pushes us toward holiday shopping

And indeed, gifts should never go out of style; receiving a gift is nice, giving it even more so.

Here are some insights for you.

We start with the classic

Last minute chocolate Christmas gifts

Charlotte Dusart

Belgian chocolate shop https://charlottedusart.com/dion Milan’s Via Eustachi is among the best loved by adults and children alike.

Advent Calendar by Charlotte Dusart

Charlotte Dusart’s Advent Calendar is now a cult, limited edition piece that you can also purchase online.

Every day sweet surprises in the boxes, from artisanal pralines the Quatre Épices with white pepper, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon or ginger; to chocolates with Champagne and the Panettone one. (42 €)

Filled Chocolate Snowflake

Brand new is a chocolate snowflake, with a stylized shape, filled with pistachio and raspberry cremino. (28 €)

Seraphim the chic penguin

Seraphim, a stylized penguin made of 71% Madagascar dark chocolate and filled with a delicious gianduia with roasted hazelnuts (€24) and

the Chic Penguin, who wears his most elegant bow tie for the holidays and is made of caramel chocolate with salt flower ( €20).

Leo tablets

The Turin-based company https://pastiglieleone.com/divenutafamous with Leone Pastilles is a true happiness factory. Not everyone knows that Leone has real Christmas goodies with which you can give a dash of magic

Colorful, magical, bringing good cheer is the Candyland Advent Calendar , filled with candies and Leone chocolates, ready to give a taste of Christmas magic for each day of December (€14.90) .

The Tin Jug Carillon filled with pralines with fruit jelly hearts, playing the melody of Wish You a Merry Christmas (€19.90).

www.pastiglieleone.com

Enrico Rizzi

A sensory journey to the chocolate factory plus shopping for single-origin bars

In the heart of Milan, inside a late 18th century stable at 18 Gian Giacomo Mora Street, Enrico Rizzi http://www.fabbricadelcioccolato.comhainaugurated the “Chocolate Factory,” the first “bean to bar” factory in the city center.
The roasting room, chocolate library, and laboratory area, for processing cocoa beans, await you; you will be enraptured by the aroma. You will also virtually explore a cocoa plantation in Peru.

Of course, the visit concludes with a guided tasting of three to five single-origin chocolates, including the highly prized Venezuelan varieties Chuao and Porcelana.

If you want to do Shopping as well, you have the choice of 18 “grand cru” bars declined in white, milk, fondant and mass, each strictly vintage, single-origin

Last Minute Christmas Gifts Books

Readings never go out of style

Son of the Bar – Mattia Pastori

Raised among the tables and the bar of his family’s bar, Mattia Pastori is one of the most influential figures in Italian mixology. Founder of Nonsolococktails, Italy’s first integrated beverage services agency, he has today published his first book, Il Figlio del Bar, A personal and engaging tale that, enriched by 40 recipes including classics and signatures, aims to inspire new generations of bartenders and industry enthusiasts.

Publisher new techniques (36, 90 €)

Chameleon’s Guide to Coffees and Coffee Roasters of Italy 2024-25

It is the only guide in Italy dedicated to the world of coffee and all its nuances. Coffee lovers is the book for you, find your trusted coffee roaster!

The four-handed work by Andrej Godina, a coffee expert and PhD in Science, Technology and Economics in the Coffee Industry, and Mauro Illiano, a lawyer, journalist and coffee expert, is the result of a whole year of work on research, in-depth study, tasting and sensory analysis of coffee

The Chameleon Guide from the new year will land a collaboration with Gambero Rosso

23,74 €

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for the Home

A Modo Mio Jolie Evo by Lavazza

It is Lavazza’s new espresso machine with a sleek and modern design to make real Italian espresso at home as well as at the bar thanks to Barista Technology.

Available in five color variants, including the Christmas shades green and red, as well as the classic colors white, gray, and black, Jolie Evo allows the use of an espresso cup or a long coffee mug.

Last Minute Christmas Gifts to give more flavor to the holiday season

Limited Edition StarbucksAt Home

Starbucks Toffee Nut by Nespresso, a drink made from the same 100% Arabica coffee beans used in Starbucks coffee shops, flavored with caramel and roasted hazelnuts

Starbucks Toffee Nut Latte by Nescafé Dolce Gusto, a true in-cup treat with a sweet, enveloping caramel flavor that combines with the warmth of roasted hazelnuts in a blend of espresso and creamy milk for an unforgettable treat.

3.99 € Starbucks Toffee Nut by Nespresso

5.29€ Starbucks Toffee Nut Latte by Nescafé Dolce Gusto

Last Minute Christmas Gifts to Give Sparkle

Sodastream

To create Christmas drinks with an unmistakable sparkle

The new Christmas limited edition is SodaStream Art Gold Limited Edition,

Art is the designer carbonator that turns tap water into sparkling water and drinks, replacing disposable plastic bottles.

The special Christmas edition comes in white and gold trim. On sale at www.sodastream.it ($139.90 )

Last Minute Christmas Gifts Wellness and Natural Cosmetics

Retinol Serum by Alkemy

A highly concentrated anti-aging facial serum enriched with 2% retinol microcapsules designed to smooth and elasticize the skin by reducing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles for a brighter appearance.

It is among the new arrivals from Alkemy, a natural-origin cosmetics brand from Turin conceived as a wellness and beauty project by women for women“Due to its skin-regenerating property, retinol, one of the forms of vitamin A, stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which promotes cell renewal giving visibly softer and smoother skin.

Aroma-zone

Several aromatic and nourishing gift ideas from the French company most loved by young people and all lovers of 100% natural products.

It is Aroma-Zone that has also won over the Italian public.

Spilathes and Hyaluronic Acid Serum is an innovative product formulated in-house at Aroma-Zone to prevent and reduce wrinkles, thanks to two powerful natural ingredients: Spilathes and Wild Lavender. With its unique formula enriched with hyaluronic acid, Cacay oil and Astragalus, it helps strengthen the skin barrier, prevent collagen breakdown and combat oxidative stress. Ideal for mature, dry or very dry skin, this serum maintains smoother, firmer and visibly more radiant skin.

Ideal for giving a moment of daily skin care, perfect for those who want to maintain fresh, supple and plumped skin.

Price: $9.95

Link: Spilanthes and Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

Gift ideas for fashionable little girls

the line Yummiland by MGA Entertaiments

Lip Gloss Doll Character

Lip Gloss Dolls! 6 fragrant heroines with a mission: to protect their sweet world thanks to their superpowers that activate with a swipe of gloss. Callie Birthday Cake, Maya Watermelon, Rory Bluberry, Piper Peach, Bianca Bubblegum and Greta Grape.

It is also possible to create their very own lip gloss thanks to the ingredients in each package: base, aroma and fragrance, just shake them and the magic is done!

Suggested price: €14.99

Lip Gloss Track

the Lip Gloss Tracker to create stunning and glamorous lip glosses! The set includes everything you need to have custom lip glosses right from the track: lip gloss base, fragrance, glitter and a cute straw. ( 44,99 €)

Large Doll + Num Nom Lip Gloss

Each doll has real hair to style and a fantastic Num Nom Lip Balm Pet in irresistible flavors, such as Rory Blueberry or Callie Birthday Cake. (36,99€)

Happy Christmas shopping!

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The myth of the Gallagher brothers from their early days in Knebworth, here’s how Britpop legends were born

Oasis are coming back. A deafening noise that has sent every platform involved in ticket sales for their highly anticipated 2025 live show into a tailspin, creating a generational reunion. Amid quarrels, brotherly love, speculation, controversy and records, only one question remains: who are the Gallagher brothers really?

Definitive Oasis, published by EPC Publisher and now in bookstores, is an in-depth volume that traces the most significant moments of the Manchester quintet’s career, from their beginnings to their two unforgettable Knebworth concerts, offering readers a unique and engaging experience.

Created with the intention of leaving out no detail of Oasis’ history, Definitive Oasis stands out for its thoroughness and accuracy, despite the challenge posed by the vast amount of sources and often conflicting statements by the protagonists.

The volume is enhanced by a rich photo archive, with rare images of the band, scans of vintage magazines, merchandise and memorabilia provided by the fans themselves. In addition, the work complements the printed experience with digital content: thanks to QR codes, readers will be able to access official videos, live performances, and TV appearances on YouTube, making reading a truly immersive experience in the history of Oasis and the music culture of the 1990s.

Definitive Oasis is not just a biography, but a multimedia journey into the life and work of one of the most iconic bands ever, a work designed for longtime fans and anyone who wants to discover the impact Oasis’ music has had on the world.

DESCRIPTION:

Two brothers. Working-class Manchester. A difficult scenario manages to give birth to a band capable of turning the world upside down with incredible songs about the hopes and dreams of five teenagers escaping the gray reality in which they lived. Then the birth of brit pop, the consecration as spokesmen for the working class and the phenomenon of “oasismania.” The realized dream of becoming the greatest rock ‘n roll band on the planet. A tale never fully told, until now. Definitive Oasis is in fact the definitive biography on the Manchester band. Authored by two fans now tired of incomplete narratives, it aims to be a book capable of leaving out no detail of the Manchester quintet’s career and allowing the reader an experience never before offered. From the story of meeting their parents, childhood, school, and early concerts, to the consecration of the two Knebworth concerts and the crisis of the Be Here Now recordings, Definitive Oasis analyzes every aspect and every moment of the band members’ history, using a photographic archive that alternates between images of the band and the merchandise, photos, and personal memorabilia provided to us by fans. In addition to this, the book is packed with qr codes that allow the reader to view and listen to extra YouTube content such as audios of demos, official videos, concerts, and TV appearances. Definitive Oasis is an ambitious idea resulting from four years of work, the publication of which coincided with the Gallagher brothers’ reunion. With a foreword by Alan McGee and content by Brian Cannon and Anjali Dutt, as well as photos by the best photographers who have captured the band over the years, Definitive Oasis is an unprecedented immersive journey into the history of Oasis and 1990s England that every fan of the band and every music lover should have in their library.

At last the stars have aligned. The great wait is over.

THE AUTHORS:

Matteo Madafferi, a law graduate, has always had music and writing as his greatest passion. Oasisian to the core, he founded in 2013 the band The Ties, of clear Britpop inspiration, with which he recorded What’s Next, an album that reached number one on Amazon’s digital sales charts. A turner in various Oasis tribute bands, he has published Welcome Cuba (2016, The Scholar) and The Unconsciousness of Zeman (2020, Alter Erebus), from which a screenplay awarded at the well-known film festival Invent a Film in Lenola will be based. Since 2023 he has been one of the guitarists of Rockin’1000, with whom he played during the 2024 Coppa Italia final at the Olympic Stadium.

Francesco Sciarrone, graduated in Graphic Design and Communication at IED collaborates as Graphic Designer with several Italian agencies on advertising, packaging and publishing projects. A big fan of Brit Pop and 90s England, he actively participated in the Roman music scene of the early 2000s in bands such as The Shadow Line (2 albums and 7 ep), Formanta! (1 album, 2 ep) and Iommi (1 album). Since 2013, together with his wife Sabrina Gabrielli (Mynameisbri), he has been designing and screen printing limited edition gigposter for international bands.

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The“In Vino Veritas” exhibition is set to amaze visitors with an extraordinary display of bibliographic and graphic works from renowned exhibitors from all over the country.

In this fine review, participants will have the opportunity to explore a rich array of literary treasures, ranging from illuminated manuscripts and ancient maps to incunabula and rare books on Venetian architecture.

Each volume tells a unique story, a fragment of knowledge passed down through the centuries, jealously guarded by enthusiasts and collectors.

But it is not only the written word that dominates this extraordinary exhibition.

Vintage prints by the great master engravers from the 16th to the 19th century offer a fascinating insight into wine culture and its historical roots.

Each image is a journey through time, an opportunity to explore the winemaking and artistic traditions that have shaped Italian identity over the centuries.

The event was curated with meticulous attention to detail, aiming to provide an engaging and unforgettable experience for all participants.

In addition to the extraordinary exhibition, meetings with experts in the field, thematic lectures, and in-depth discussions are also planned to further enrich visitors’ knowledge.

“In Vino Veritas” represents not only a unique opportunity to explore Italy’s cultural heritage, but also a tribute to the timeless beauty of antique books and prints.

Do not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this extraordinary literary and artistic adventure, which will lead you to discover the secrets hidden behind every page and every image.

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WHEN IT COMES OUT.

Due out in April 2022 is the essay “International Business Etiquette” by Sibyl von der Schulenburg with a series of tips and practical cases for not making mistakes during business meetings at breakfast, lunch or dinner.

When the parties to an interesting business negotiation move from the meeting room to a restaurant, there is a good chance that everyone will come out satisfied.

Doing business at the table is an art that must be learned because it has different rules depending on the occasion and the culture of the participants.

THE AUTHOR’S STATEMENT

Sibyl von der Schulenburg, a writer and entrepreneur in the telecommunications field, also addresses this issue within an essay entitled “International business etiquette,” due out in mid-April 2022 from Golem Editions.

“Meetings with business purposes,” Sibyl von der Schulenburg points out. can be done at breakfast, lunch and dinner but each has its own peculiarities and requires some attention as to etiquette. The breakfast meeting (business breakfast) is typical of the North American continent, lasts forty to fifty minutes on average, and generally involves only the operational levels except on special occasions. The goal is to reach agreements that have already begun or to work out details on the input of all parties. You start talking business right away, even on the street if you do it together.

THE WORKING LUNCH

The working lunch, on the other hand, also often sees tactical managerial levels seated at the table and is the most frequent of table meetings.

It can last from one to two hours, in many of the Mediterranean and Latin countries even longer.

The goal essentially depends on the circumstances, sometimes it is just a way to get to know each other better, to ease a tension or to create a socializing atmosphere especially when the participants are from different cultures.

At the business lunch table, many opportunities are given to clear paths and get rid of preconceptions.

It is good to wait until everyone has ordered before starting with the business talk. Finally, the business dinner (business dinner) also involves strategic levels and often there is no business talk at all but, if you must, it is good to wait until dessert or coffee time.

The goal is often to create personal bridges between the top elements of the companies, study each other, witness benevolence and trust.

It is the only table meeting that sometimes includes the presence of spouses, but it depends a lot on the culture of the participants.”

What rules apply to these meetings?

There is an old, old rule of good manners that we always tend to forget: never show up at a table meeting with an empty stomach. Hunger is the enemy of ratio and often overrides inhibitory brakes. Adventuring on food is to be avoided at all costs; one does not sit down at the table to feed oneself but to enjoy a culinary experience together.

THE USE OF OBJECTS

The proper use of every object at the table is still an unknown for many, and bad habits come out after the first effects of alcohol, and then you see cutlery resting on the edges of plates and fingers grabbing chicken.

But even if one is familiar with Central European etiquette, when one is in other parts of the world, one is displaced.

The American shredding the steak before putting away the knife and passing the fork in the right hand may be surprising: it reminds one of meat cut into chunks by one’s mother, and to a European it may seem rude to keep one’s hand free under the table. Even at their place, etiquette has moved closer to European etiquette, but some old customs still remain.

In China, on the other hand, one must remember to always leave something on the serving plates otherwise the host will feel obliged to order more food; one should not, then, pour oneself a drink, but always to one’s neighbors.

Above all, it is good not to leave the sticks planted in the rice inside the bowl: it is a symbol of death and a Mafia gesture of threat.

In Japan, it is best not to toast by exclaiming “cheers!” as this risks eliciting general laughter or awkward silence: they call “cheers” the male prominence; one should not feed someone with chopsticks or leave them on plates, as these are elements of the funeral ritual.

In Thailand people eat from communal plates and in India they use their hands, but now everywhere in the world Western guests traveling on business are made comfortable with individual plates and sturdy cutlery.

One particular piece of advice is offered to women: do not take food from your fork using your teeth to save your lipstick; even our etiquette forbids it.

“We must remember,” Sibyl von der Schulenburg adds. that great results are often achieved during the parting, when perhaps one is already on the road ready for a handshake or a bow. In that moment of parting, if all went well, opportunities are given to reinforce an idea, establish new meetings or open new doors “.

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