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Benedictine and Franciscan Monks: Forgotten Inventors

   Usually, when we think of religious orders, these things come to mind: a cloister, an abbey, a library, prayer in solitude, detachment from the world… All this in the cradle of a period defined as "dark" by historiography up to Romanticism: the Middle Ages . In this period the monks - especially the Benedictines of the various orders - were the custodians of Judeo-Christian but also classical culture, since thanks to their patient and meticulous transcriptions as scribes we have received almost all of the Greek and Latin works which we study today. Today we are grateful to them first of all for this.   However, many do not know that many products - material and immaterial - that we consume and use every day, come from monks who, using their ingenuity nourished by a profound spirituality, invented them due to practical necessities.    Personally, I find it amazing!    Let's begin…   The heavy plow   Plows were a primary agri...
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5 Christmas Movies to See Absolutely




Christmas is a long-awaited period, while for some people, nothing changes. Workers set up their own shops, the streets fill with lights, houses full of decorations... Christmas has always been a gathering place for all families. During the holidays, it is as if all the problems are paused or at least calmed down. For children, it is the most beautiful time, where they can enjoy time with their families and receive gifts.

During this time with my family, I usually do a Christmas movie marathon. I made a list of the best movies to see absolutely at Christmas!

THE CHRISTMAS CAROL OF MICKEY MOUSE (1983)

 
At least once, we all watched this Disney movie. It is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol.” It tells of (Ebenezer Scrooge) Scrooge McDuck, greedy and heartless. During the Christmas period, he comes to find three spirits of the past, present, and future. Thanks to them, he will understand his mistakes and try to redeem himself.

HOME ALONE (1990)


An incredible film of the comedy genre, set in Chicago, Illinois. The McCallister family of seven people is leaving to spend the Christmas holidays in Paris. In the hurry of departure, they leave the youngest child at home (Kevin). The two parents will only later realize that they have left him at home. Meanwhile, Kevin will be fine, enjoying the peace. Despite thieves attempting to enter the house, he will be able to stop them. Until the family returns home and reunites with Kevin.

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971)




A musical, fantasy film. "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" tells of the protagonist, a poor child named Charlie Bucket who, after finding a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, wins the chance to visit the chocolate factory of Willy Wonka with four other children. A series of events occur where, in the end, Charlie becomes the winner, all because Wonka wanted to find someone worthy enough to inherit his factory.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)



Set in New York, where a gentleman who works as Santa Claus in a store is said to be the real Santa Claus. After various events, everyone will get what they deserve, spending a Merry Christmas.

CHI HA INCASTRATO BABBO NATALE?

A classic Italian Christmas film could not be missed. A mixture of troubles and intrigues with the triumph of Christmas.



Obviously, there are hundreds of wonderful Christmas movies, I've only listed some that I really loved. I suggest you watch them all. Enjoy your Christmas time!

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Hello, everyone! I'm Alessandra Ardizzone and I'm thrilled to contribute to Let's Blog sharing news and my thoughts with you. I sincerely hope you enjoyed what you've read, and I look forward to our next encounter. Happy Christmas and ... bye for now!


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