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.
Italian Ceppo
The ceppo is a yule log burned in the fireplace or a pyramid shaped structure made of wood and often called the tree of light. Just what is the significance behind this Italian tradition?
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St. Clare Basilica
This is a great shot of the Basilica of St. Clare. Located in Assisi the Basilica was constructed in the 13th Century and contains the remains of Saint Clare. Saint Clare was founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, which is currently known as the Order of Saint Clare.
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