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Festa dei Morti in Italy: Traditions & Sicilian Sweets

October 31, 2026 By Larry Aiello

An image of a Festa Dei Morti in Italy celebration with the Ossa Dei Morti, or bones of the dead cookies which are traditional this time of year. / Un'immagine di una Festa dei Morti in Italia, con le Ossa dei Morti, i biscotti tradizionali di questo periodo dell'anno.

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...]

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Muffoletta Sandwich a tradition for the Feast of the Dead or Festa dei Morti

November 3, 2025 By Larry Aiello

An image of a muffoletta sandwich in Palermo, Sicily a tradition used for the Feast of the Dead on November 2nd.

In this video, I am in Palermo, strolling along Via Vittorio Emanuele in the historical center. I will show you a muffoletta, a traditional Italian street food made during the Feast of the Dead (Festa dei Morti). The Feast of the Dead takes place on November 2nd every year. It … [Read more...]

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