In the video below, I talk about the Festa dei Morti in Italy as I show street scenes from Palermo, Sicily. I explain the meaning of the holiday and how Sicilians remember their loved ones who are no longer with them. There are traditions with Sicilian sweets that pertain to … [Read more...]
All Saint’s Day in Italy: Traditions and What’s Closed
Every year on November 1, Italy celebrates All Saints’ Day, known in Italian as Ognissanti or Tutti i Santi. This important national holiday honors all the saints of the Catholic Church, including those who do not have a specific feast day dedicated to them. Watch My Video: All … [Read more...]
Do they have Black Friday in Italy?
In the video below, I am in Palermo, and you can find out the answer to the question: Do they celebrate Black Friday in Italy? When most people think of Black Friday in the United States, they picture deeply discounted items that draw crowds to stores the day after … [Read more...]
Feast of San Martino a Festival of Wine, Chestnuts and Infidelity!
The Feast of San Martino in Sicily is a celebration of the first wine of the year, chestnuts, and camaraderie for the locals. Italians celebrate this holiday every year on November 11th. There are a few Sicilian towns where this is a huge celebration, along with some other … [Read more...]
How do they Celebrate Halloween in Italy?
Technically speaking, Italy does not have a Halloween per se, but the tradition is slowly gaining more popularity. Carnevale, the holiday which comes 40 days before Easter to celebrate Lent, is the main holiday where there are costumes, candy, etc. But Italian retailers are … [Read more...]
