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...]
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...]
