Panettone — A Christmas Tradition in Italy
Natale (Christmas) in Italian conjures up images of trees shimmering with decorations, Nativity scenes and Panettone, that light, sweet bread which has become synonymous with the holidays in this part of the world. There are a number of legends regarding Panettone, many of them romantic in nature. This is Italy after all! According to one, it was first whipped up by a poor nun as a Christmas present for her colleagues. Yet another speaks of a young baker in…