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Halloween Italian Style

October 31, 2018 23 Comments


Although Halloween is not celebrated in Italy to the extent that it is in the States, I just fell in love with the colorful and creative masks of Venice and wanted to share some shots of them along with some of our photos from Venice.  The small pink feathered masks above immediately caught my eye!

 
I thought that these checkerboard design mask were rather unusual and spooky-looking!
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masks are for sale everywhere,
with the more expensive and custom-made masks sold in shops hidden in the interior canals of Venice
that I sadly did not have time to explore . . .
there’s always another time!
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I bought 3 of these (above) in various colors of blue, emerald, and aqua as wall decor in a bedroom.
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and one more that I bought to use in the same bedroom.
I loved the feathers on this mask!
(photo taken from iPhone, so a bit blurry)

Halloween Italian Style

Masks in natural colors and feathers, not just colors of the rainbow.  Which to choose?

Halloween Italian Style

 A bit of commercialism in Venice at the entrance to St. Mark’s square.  It is what it is  everywhere, huh?

 
Beautiful old buildings with shuttered windows and windowsill flower planters.
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ancient stone and marble sculptures and architecture
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canal bridges against colorful buildings and arched windows
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sculpture is everywhere and adds to the beauty of Venice
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the infamous Venetian gondolas that I am saving for a future ride with my husband
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beautiful metal gates lead into mysterious gardens
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now this is a cool taxi . . . notice the clean, emerald green sea water.
not dirty in any way and no odor at all as some people have stated.
it was simply beautiful water!
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just makes you want to sing an Italian song to someone you love!
 
more from Venice in future posts . . .
 
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
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Comments

  1. claudia lamascolo says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Wow how stunning I just bought a mask like that is all lace black and white, these are pure art work beautiful thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful photos… xo have a great Halloween!

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  2. Barbara F. says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    What beautiful photos, Roz. I would love to attend a Venetian Masquerade. We are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy here. I am both humbled and grateful that I have power, although the utility shuts us down on and off, no phones/cell service, but compared to the devastation, I cannot complain. xo

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  3. YONKS says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Interestingly, the Italians celebrate “All Saints Day” tomorrow, the original Pagan way to celebrate Halloween. I understand they are starting to embrace it and you often see carved pumpkins on doorsteps now. I love the masks, they can be quite spooky themselves.
    Happy Halloween.
    Di
    x

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  4. From the Kitchen says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Love the masks and beautiful photos! I’ll be Julia Child: A cookbook in one hand and a glass of wine in the other!!

    Boo!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  5. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful pictures Roz!

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  6. Roz @ weightingfor50 says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I LOVE Venitian masks!!! And the pictures of Venice make me want to get on a plane TODAY! have a very happy Halloween U.S Roz. From, Canadian Roz

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  7. LindyLouMac in Italy says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I am so pleased that you enjoyed your Italian adventure Roz, just a little disappointed we were unable to meet up, but as you say yourself, there is always next time!

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  8. The Ninja Baker says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    In Japan, a commercialized form of Halloween transpires. But The masks and sights of Venice are treats on Halloween or anytime!
    Thank you, Roz, as always, for your lovely posts.

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  9. Rituparna says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Love those beautiful masks !

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  10. My Italian Smorgasbord says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Are you back? longing for some of your wonderful food again but enjoying a lot these beautiful pictures. what a trip!

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  11. Joanne says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    I’m forgetting what it’s called, but there IS a holiday in Italy that requires you to wear masks isn’t there?

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  12. lisa is cooking says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Love the masks! So detailed and so pretty. I can’t wait to see more from your trip.

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  13. rita cooks italian says

    November 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    The Venetian Masks are very classic!! Elegant and precious…So many beautiful pictures of Venice. I love the gondola, but not the singing gondoliere, please

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  14. Lizzy Do says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    What treasures you brought back!!! Gorgeous masks! And I found Venice much cleaner than on my previous visit…you’re making me yearn to return!

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  15. Kitchen Belleicious says

    November 5, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    oh how fun! the masks are just beautiful, exquisite! The detail in Italian cuisine and handmades is always amazing. Hope you had a great weekend!

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  16. Anonymous says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Love the beautiful masks. Wonderful pictures on your blog.

    erika

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  17. Halloween Mask says

    November 28, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Lovey pics !

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  18. claudia says

    October 29, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    I love love love love these photos! Thanks for sharing Bellissimo!

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    • Roz says

      November 28, 2016 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you Claudia…..we need to get to Italy don’t we?
      Roz

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  19. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    October 29, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    I too love those masks…so fun and colourful!

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    • Roz says

      December 19, 2016 at 6:26 PM

      The masks from Venice are indeed beautiful Angie! I’m so glad to have been able to pick up ‘a few’ to display in my home.
      xo,
      Roz

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  20. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    October 31, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    Aw Venice…lovely as those masks are.

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    • Roz says

      December 19, 2016 at 6:29 PM

      Yes, Karen, there’s just something magical and so romantic about Venice . . . even the masks!
      Roz

      Reply

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