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Santa Lucia
As legend states in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily, a child by the name of Lucia was born in the year 283 to a wealthy Sicilian family. As she grew older she choose to live her life like that of St. Agatha, who was a revered saint in a nearby town. With that she vowed to remain a virgin and give her possessions to the poor and needy.
Find Faith in Italian Nativity Scenes
Clearly, I need something to believe in, and I’m missing the holiday season in Italy, which is as much a celebration of hope as it is Jesus’ birthday. And just what is the ultimate symbol of Italy’s bright-eyed optimism at this time of year? The presepio or nativity scene. Others have their Christmas trees, but nothing compares to the masterpiece crèches for which Italians are famous.
Castagne
When many people think of chestnuts the first thing that comes to mind is the verse Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Many people don’t realize how important this food crop has been throughout history.
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Buon Natale Greeting CardsIf you are looking for Italian Christmas cards to send to your friends and family here are five different designs to choose from. Greeting cards come in a package of 10, 20 or you can just purchase one. Each includes the saying Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo.
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Minni ri Virgini
These are called “Minni ri Virgini,” which means breast of the Virgin. This is a must desert when you go to Sambuca. The bar Caruso has them and the pastry shop near the church called Pendola.
* Proverb
I geni s’incontrano.
* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for olive bread.
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