“Buon Anno!” Each country in the world has its own way of celebrating the New Year. Italy is no exception! Capodanno, as New Year’s Eve is called in Italian, is celebrated in unique ways in Italy’s different areas. In our Italian culture, New Year’s coincides with the Christian feast of St. Sylvester (La Festa di San Silvestro). New Year’s Eve in Italy is all about food, friends, and famiglia. Traditionally, Italians gather together with loved ones on New Year’s Eve for a filling feast—served family-style around a big table. As we begin 2025, Giovani will hold its first membership meeting on a quarterly basis. The first meeting is scheduled for January 30th at 5:30pm in the Sinatra Room at the IAC. Giovani membership is dedicated to preserving our Italian American heritage and continuing the cherished traditions and culture passed down by our ancestors. While Giovani is for young Italian Americans to network and gain connections and resources, we also like to have fun while doing it! The future of our club depends on the involvements of the next generation. Let’s work together to spread the word! Our mission is to bring a renewed spirit of hope and belonging to the younger Italian Americans in Southern Nevada. Our membership is designed to celebrate our rich culture and heritage, promote language and historical appreciation, build leadership skills, facilitate networking opportunities, engage in philanthropic endeavors, and foster social networking connections with our fellow paisani. We invite you to join today and contribute to the preservation of our family's legacy. Your participation ensures the vitality and continuity of our cultural heritage for future generations.