You never know who's going to pop in during the holidays, but you know they'll be hungry. And with your busy holiday schedule, preparing meals in advance can be a real time-saver. A homemade lasagne in the freezer means you're always minutes away from a delicious, satisfying meal that will have everyone clamoring for seconds.

Making the perfect lasagne bolognese and freezing, thawing, and serving it is easy with Barilla chef Lorenzo Boni's step-by-step video lesson. There's even a helpful diagram for layering your lasagne just the right way. Use our easy recipe finder to see 26 different authentic Italian recipes for lasagne!

The kitchen is a magical place where families love to spend time together, and children are no exception. Even the smallest ones will want to join in the fun, and you'll be amazed by their creativity.

Older kids will enjoy taking part in preparing the holiday meal, while younger children can put their stamp on the occasion by making decorations for the table. Then give them disposable cameras to take pictures of the celebration - the kids' unique perspective will give you memories to treasure!

In Italy, Christmas Day caps a whole month of feast days and observances. Did you know that Italian children await gifts from La Befana, the kindly old witch who helped the three Wise Men find their way to Bethlehem? Or that Neapolitan families create lavish Nativity scenes using decorations from the open-air markets of the Via San Gregorio Armeno? Our glimpse of Christmas Eve in Naples just might provide inspiration for an authentic Neapolitan celebration of your own that brings a centuries-old tradition of delicious seafood dishes to your table.

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