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Feast of San Martino a Festival of Wine, Chestnuts and Infidelity!

November 11, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Feast of San Martino which is celebrated in many towns in Sicily is famous for chestnuts, wine and Italian biscotti.

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...]

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