Volume 20, No. 12

moltoitalianoVolume 20, No. 12


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Devils of PrizziDance of the Devils (U Ballu di Diavulu)
On Easter Sunday in the small town of Prizzi not far from the city of Palermo in Sicily an annual event takes place called the U Ballu di Diavulu (Dance of the Devils). It is an epic battle between good and evil.

La Madonna che Scappa in Piazza
On Easter Sunday the ancient city of Sulmona, which is located in the Abruzzo region, reenacts that moment when Mary sees her resurrected son Jesus for the first time. The celebration is appropriately called La Madonna che scappa in piazza (Our Lady running in the Square) and it has been a tradition that the town of Sulmona has celebrated since the 18th century.

Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross located in the Montagna Spaccata in Gaeta. Legend states that when Jesus was crucified this mountain cracked. The Stations of the Cross is a passageway within the mountain that leads to the Chapel of San Filippo Neri. As you walk through the passageway you encounter each station on the wall. These paints were done by Raimondo Bruno in 1849.

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* Photo of the Week
Gesu Condannato a MorteGesu Condannato a Morte

Gesu Condannato a Morte (Jesus is condemned to death) was painted by Raimondo Bruno and is part of the Stations of the Cross located in the Montagna Spaccata located in Gaeta.

* Proverb
Le parole non fanno buchi, ma gli stupidi si riempiono la pancia

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for tagliatelle al pomodoro fresco.

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Volume 20, No. 11

moltoitalianoVolume 20, No. 11


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Lina Parente Palm WeavingPalm Weaving Story
One tradition that seems to have slowly disappeared is the art of palm weaving, which has been in existence since Ancient times. Palm weaving is an art form that consists of taking palms and manipulating them to create various designs. Some patterns can be very simple while others can be more complex.

Dyed Eggs using onion skinsHow to Dye Easter Eggs Using Onions
Did you know that you could make golden brown Easter eggs with the skin of onions? This Italian tradition has been in my family for generations and it is a great way to make dyed eggs for Easter. Here are some step-by-step instructions for you to make your own dyed eggs using onion skins.

Palm Weaving Tutorials
One of the fascinating traditions that my family does for Palm Sunday is to create decorative designs using palms. Here are a variety of tutorials containing step by step guides to help you create a braid, cone, cross, crown of thorns and a rose bud from palms.

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Cathedral of St. BerardoCathedral of St. Berardo

The Cathedral of St. Berardo is located in the town of Teramo. Construction of this Romanesque style cathedral began in 1158.

* Proverb
Toccare il fuoco con le mani degli altri

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pastiera.

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Volume 20, No. 10

moltoitalianoVolume 20, No. 10


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St. Joseph’s AltarSt. Joseph’s Altar
One of the great traditions on St. Joseph’s Day is the beautifully decorated altars made to honor the Patron Saint of carpenters, fathers and Sicily to name a few. These altars, which have been around for centuries, are a labor of love by Sicilians who create them to give thanks for good fortune, fulfill a promise or just to share with those who are less fortunate.

St. Joseph’s Day Is Father’s Day in Italy
Italian men don’t wait to celebrate fatherhood in June like we Americans. Instead, they feast on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19. To understand why they choose this day to honor papà (dad in Italian) is simple really.

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Virgin Mary Statue* Photo of the Week
Virgin Mary Statue

A statue of the Virgin Mary inside the Temple of Minerva. In 1539 Pope Paolo III decided to dedicate the temple to the Virgin Mary, the queen of true wisdom and renamed the temple Santa Maria sopra Minerva (St. Mary over Minerva).

* Proverb
Pazienza è la madre delle virtù

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for Arancini Stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella.

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Volume 20, No. 9

moltoitalianoVolume 20, No. 9


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St. PatrickSt. Patrick Is a Paesano
March 17 is the feast day of St. Patrick, known to Italians as San Patrizio. Although Patrizio’s celebration is overshadowed – in Italy at least – by that of San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) on March 19, Patrizio has his own ties to Italy. His parents were Romans.

How to Make an Italian, Stuffed Chocolate Egg
In every supermarket in Italy, you will find large chocolate eggs stuffed with gifts during the Easter season. Some chocolatiers and pastry shops will also make a customized egg for you, so you can fill it with whatever trinkets you like. Follow these easy how to instructions to make your own Italian stuffed chocolate egg.

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Stations of the Cross* Photo of the Week
Stations of the Cross

This passageway is where you will encounter the Stations of the Cross painted by Raimondo Bruno. At the end of the passageway is the entrance to the Chapel of San Filippo Neri. Above the door is a painting of all the stations as well as the Last Supper.

* Proverb
Sposa bagnata, sposa fortunate

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for stuffed mushrooms.

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Volume 20, No. 8

moltoitalianoVolume 20, No. 8


NEWSLETTER FEATURES

Observe Lent in Italy
Italy, with Venice’s annual festivities, is much more famous for Carnevale, the day before Lent begins, than it is for the 40-day countdown to Easter. However, among Catholics, who make up the majority of Italy, Lent is the holiest time of year. And there is much work to do in preparation of the anniversary of when Jesus rose from the dead.

Italian Wedding Customs & Traditions
What makes Italian weddings so intriguing is that the customs and traditions vary from region to region as well as town to town. This will give you a great look at the traditions and customs that occur during the engagement, mass and reception and whether they are still carried on today.

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Palazzo Sansedoni* Photo of the Week
Palazzo Sansedoni

The Palazzo Sansedoni in Siena is a 13th Century Gothic style palace. Its concave facade faces the Palazzo Pubblico that is across the Piazza del Campo.

* Proverb
Donne e buoi dei paesi tuoi

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for chicken piccata.

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