Italy and Colours: From Ferragosto to Azzurro

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This past week was an important bank holiday for us. But what is it about?

The 15th of August is a much-loved holiday in Italy—a time to take a break from work and enjoy the warm summer weather with family and friends. This holiday is known as "Ferragosto," which has its roots in Latin as "Feriae Augusti," meaning "Festivals of Augustus." It was first es…