The 25 most common Sicilian Surnames
Discover the 25 most common Sicilian surnames: their meanings, cultural origins and which province they come from. Your complete guide to Sicilian family names.
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Santa Lucia and Arancine in London with The Good Rice
For a Sicilian immigrant (especially if from Palermo!) there’s only one way to celebrate Santa Lucia (St. Lucy’s feast) and that is by eating loads of Arancine. There’s no way that a Sicilian will not celebrate, even if far from…
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Sicily
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, similarly to other religious celebrations, in Sicily is very felt. It is celebrated on the 8th of December and it is a recurrence of ancient origin: since the eighth century, at the time of…
10 American Celebrities you probably didn’t know were Sicilians
Some of the most famous American celebrities, who have made huge success in the world of cinema and international music, are of Sicilian origins. Maybe not everyone knows it, but there are so many VIPs that have roots on the…
The history of the “Frutta Martorana”
Every year, as the feast of November 2 approaches, every Sicilian pastry shop is a triumph of martorana fruit, which is displayed with skill and art in the shop window. These sweets, made with the precious almond paste also known…
Sicily is now closer than ever – Direct flight from Newark to Palermo
The flight to New Jersey from Palermo’s Falcone Borsellino airport finally returns. The U.S. airline United Airlines has announced the new direct daily flight between the airport Falcone Borsellino of Palermo (PMO) and New York/Newark (EWR), from May 20 and…
What Does Sicily Mean? The Origin and History of the Name
🗓 Updated March 2026 · 📖 ~8 min read · 🗺 Sicilian Heritage It is a name you have heard your whole life. You have carried it in your blood, seen it on passports and census records and the labels…
Festino di Santa Rosalia: a mix of folklore and religion
In a few words, what is the “Fistinu”? It’s a traditional historical procession, in a mix of folklore and religion that finds its climax in the traditional fireworks. The Festino di Santa Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo, is an event that…
Mongibello – The Sicilian Giant also known as Etna!
The Sicilian giant, one of the most famous Volcanos in the world, certainly doesn’t need any introduction. Originating in the Quaternary, it represents the highest active terrestrial volcano of the Eurasian plate, and it is the highest peak in Italy…
