Apologies in advance, but with an image like this one it proved difficult to invoke the more reverent and holy aspects of the holidays (which are of course in no way less considered). In light of this, it has been decided that a more lighthearted but by no means less heartfelt final note for 2011 go out today.
Hoping that the holidays have you in the warm embrace of family and friends, celebrating together all that is important to you, we the editor, staff, and contributors of ItalianNotebook.com are honored to inform you that…Caesar Santa omnibus salutem plurimam dicit.
(Caesar Santa wishes everyone many greetings!)
Arrivederci al 2012!
(Thank you Mike Minadeo for this great shot!)
– Contributed by GB (see bio), Editor, Italian Notebook.
This article brought a huge smile to my face – the best kind of greeting. Thank you for all the wonderful and interesting articles you send out. Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo to all.
The ONLY apology you should make at this important time of year is the fact you overlook the birth of Jesus Christ and not say Merry Christmas……especially coming from ItalienNotebook !!
So I will say it: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!!
…and the same to you! We look forward to another year of writing and reading more Italian notes! Thanks for the opportunity to share and enjoy. Buon Natale e un Felice Anno Nuovo!
Thank you and the same to you. And thank you for the many interesting and informative articles you provide.
The article was very unique. But remember that at this time of year we do celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Therefore, I will say always keep in your hearts all year long the spirit of giving and the spirituality of the birth of Jesus.
Have a Blessed Christmas and Health, Peace, and Happiness in 2010.
Thank you to all that work at Italian Notebook. I cannot wait to see what in in store for 2010!!!!!!
Buon Natale!! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
Thanks to all of you for all that you bring us throughout the year.
bless you all at italian notebook!buon natale e felice anno nuovo!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK1
Thank you GB for this morning’s smile… and thank you Santa Caesar!
I think your message and the photo are both a PERFECT way to end 2010! I look forward to all the wonderful posts and photos that are sure to come in 2011. Long live Caesar Santa Clausius!
I found you late in the year…but what a year it’s been!
Wishing you all the spirit of the season…
from all of us at “Renovating Italy”
Buon Natale and Merry Christmas
ciao
Lisa
I’ve been so excited this my first year with your magnificent pictures and stories, bless you for your courage to help so many and bless you through Christmas and into the new year, see you soon….
BUON NATALE E FELICE CAPO D’ANNO. You have given me many years of viewing beautiful Italy and so many vivid pictures that I imagine myself there. Thank you so much and I’m looking forward to more years of ITALIAN NOTEBOOK……………
You did not mention what holiday(s) you are wishing many greetings. Is this the best you can do in light of this time of year being one of the biggest celebrations in the Italian culture called “Christmas”. Caeser was a Roman who worshipped pagan gods. He has no place being associated with Saint Nicholas. I will on the other hand wish you and your staff: Merry Christmas!
Weeeeellllll, some people might look upon the statue of our buddy J. Caeser with a Santa hat as being a pagan intrusion into a Christian holiday but if one thought about it Caeser with a Santa hat could also mean the victory of Christianity??? … Si’ o no? Meglio: PACE e Buon Natale.
a very happy buon natale and properous new year to the staff and all contributors to the italian notebook—maybe caesar has nothing to do with christmas and santa claus but let us not forget he was italian in a far fetched way!!!caio
I look forward with eager anticipation to every issue of IB. They help keep alive memories of my recent travels in the country and further inspire me to keep my ‘must see’ list going for subsequent trips. Your newsletter is simply the best of its kind, and as Robert Frost said of a good poem, “It begins with delight and ends in wisdom.”
(I may display my ignorance of Italian here, but does “arrivederci al 2011″ mean “Goodbye to 2011″ or “Hello to 2011″? Google Translate has it as ‘goodbye’.)
IN of course; not IB! My apologies.
Sending to our Editor and all the contributors and fans of Italian notebook wishes for all manner of good things today, tomorrow and all throughout 2011.!! What a community we have!! Auguri da Pat
It is with gratitude I send “i miei sinceri auguri” to you Pat and all
the staff for the Italian Notebook. My parents were born in Gubbio, Umbria. In their honor I teach Italian and attempt to share and dignify what is little known and appreciated about the Italian culture and history. Avanti, sempre avanti!
Happy New Year!
I’ve noticed that some of you are saying goodbye to 2011 and welcome to 2010. Too much champagne? I am just curious…
Wishing All of You the Best of Everything for 2011!
Jolly old elf!
Here in Maryland it is December 23, 2011 and we look forward to 2012!
Thanks for all the beautiful snapshots of Italy and the insight into the lesser known regions.
We can rejoice in the reason for Christmas and also enjoy “Santa Caesar” hailing his subjects!
italian notebook is my favorite missal that comes each day
thank you
patsy held
richmond va
23 dec 11
GRAZIE ….. Tanti Auguri a Tutti voi. Buon Anno :-)
I knew that three years of Latin would come in handy one day!
We so enjoy our “daily note” from Italy and when in Italy, especially Umbria, we plan daily outings from your notes. Grazie mille e Tanti Auguri.
Thank you for the wonderful information I receive everyday. Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo a tutti.
Your notebook has been wonderful, Grazie, and Buon Natale.
I thoroughly enjoy what you send. I was tickled to be able to send this “card” to a few friends! Thank you and Happy New Year to you.
Auguri, Buon Natale a tutti. And thanks for the new profile foto.
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GB, You crack me up!!! Thank you for including me in the IN family and for all the hard work you put into this site. (I like to think that is YOU on the pedestal…our trusty leader). Out with the old and in with the new in 2012! Peace. Toni
The Italian Notebook always brings a smile to my face! Grazie!!!
Buon Natale!!
I think the baby Jesus would appreciate the humor. I certainly did and look forward to another year of fascinating facts and cultural information.
Merry CHRISTmas and Happy New Year to your team and to all.
Diane
Arrivederci al 2012 loosely translates as “until we see each other in 2012.”