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Why everyone wears a cornicello (and why you should too)
What if a simple piece of jewelry could change your daily energy? The Cornicello is not a fleeting trend. It is a powerful symbol, worn for centuries in Italy to...
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Giving a Cornicello: A Gift Full of Meaning
Giving a piece of jewelry is always a meaningful gesture. But giving a Cornicello is to convey much more than an object. A symbol of love and protection In Italian...
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How to style a cornicello?
The Cornicello is not just a talisman: it is also a timeless fashion accessory. Worn correctly, it adds a unique touch to any outfit. A discreet yet symbolic piece of...
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The Cornicello and the Malocchio: Understanding Italian Superstition
In Italy, certain beliefs span centuries without ever losing their power. Among them, the malocchio, or "evil eye," holds a central place in popular culture. What is the malocchio? Malocchio...
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The Cornicello: Ancient Italian Symbol of Protection and Good Luck
A millennial tradition from Italy The cornicello, literally “little horn” in Italian, is much more than a simple piece of jewelry. A true emblem of Neapolitan culture, it has for...
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Neapolitan superstition: tradition, charm, and good luck charms
Neapolitan Superstition: Tradition, Charm, and Good Luck In Naples, superstition is not merely a belief; it's a way of life, a profound expression of popular identity. Where others see irrationality,...
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Superstition, Belief, or Ignorance?
Superstition is part of many people's imagination: it is an irrational phenomenon according to which certain objects or behaviors can influence future events or present situations. For example, not putting...
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Superstition, in short
A pillar of Neapolitan culture Superstition holds an important place in Neapolitan culture. Despite criticism from the Church and science, these beliefs remain a heritage passed down through generations. Everyday...
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Horn or Pepper?
The history of this symbol, and our extensive research, proves that historically, it is a horn, but for economic reasons, the horn was replaced by chili peppers, particularly in Sicily...
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Cornicello or horn of plenty?
The Cornicello, also known as the "Italian horn" or "cornetto," is a small amulet shaped like a twisted horn. It is deeply rooted in Italian culture, particularly in Southern Italy...
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History of the Cornicello
The horn, or Cornicello, found in many mythological representations, derives its fame from the Neolithic period, approximately 3500 BC. A key symbol of fertility, the Horn was considered an allegory...
