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TF Weekly, December 19

Year XV - December 2019 - Issue 262 View this email in your browser NEWS    EVENTS    ART+CULTURE    FOOD+WINE    LIFESTYLE    TRAVEL It's time to do something meaningful  Many of us move to Florence in search of meaning. We find it in art (making or viewing), architecture, or perhaps religion. Often, it is found in simple gestures as we start to integrate and feel a sense of belonging. One of my resolutions for 2020 is to pledge some of my time to charity work. I remember the friendly face of the hospital volunteer who shared a laugh with me on the ward at Ponte a Niccheri, my tennis buddy's smile as she organized a raffle for children in Namibia, and the meaningful feeling of solidarity at the various Christmas markets that take place all over the city. So, this week's newsletter focuses on charities and giving back to Florence as we celebrate the holiday season. Here's wishing you and yours a meaningful Christmas. Helen Farrell, editor-in-chief CHARITY Problem of the soup by Marcie Shlesinger Beyatte When my friend Cristina asked me to take care of her father, Antonio, the request came at the perfect moment. I wanted an excuse to extend my time in Italy. "All you have to do is make him dinner and sleep here at night." Cristina made it seem so simple.  Read more A ride with Zia Caterina by Rea Stavropoulos It was only later that I found out more about Zia Caterina and what she does and why. Following her partner's death, she made it her mission to help Florence's children and their families in a heartwarming way.   Read more Charities and giving back by Helen Farrell Warm the cockles of your heart by doing something worthy this Christmas. Here are three Florentine charities in need of donations.   Read more EVENTS Best events of the week Dress up and head out this week for costume exhibits, historic footwear and a Christmas carol or two. Read more New Year's Eve: where to celebrate Take to the piazza for the city's myriad neighbourhood celebrations, head to the cinema or feast like it's 2020. Read more LEARN Teachers are the real influencers The Europass Teacher Academy, a center in Florence for professional development in education, has begun researching and developing the concept of the "teacher-leader", both in theory and in practice.  Read more EATING The Yule log by Deirdre Pirro The origins of the Yule log stretch back to pagan times, but in the beginning instead of a cake it was the real thing, a huge log of wood that burned in family hearths to mark the winter solstice throughout Europe, but particularly in Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy.  Read more Ducking and dining at Cooking in Florence by Helen Farrell It was Friday night and the lights were low as we crossed the double-door threshold into the mellow L'Ideale – Cooking in Florence events space. Chef Gianluca Somigli beckons me into his kitchen as he respectfully unpacks Muscovy ducks.   Read more Next TF paper issue on January 10 (earlier for subscribers) Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Copyright © 2019 The Florentine, All rights reserved. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up for it on www.theflorentine.net or subscribed to The Florentine Our mailing address is: The Florentine via dei banchi 4 Firenze, FI 50123 Italy Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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