Sicilian Easter Traditions and Holy Week Celebrations In Sicily, Easter is not just a religious holiday: it is one of the most intense and identity-defining moments of the year. These days are a blend of faith, collective memory, family ties…
A sweet remembrance that feels alive Every year on November 2nd, Sicilians celebrate La Festa dei Morti, the Day of the Dead, in a way that’s unlike anywhere else in the world.Rather than being a day of sorrow, it’s filled…
During WWII Palermo was stuck between Italian and German troops pestering the streets, while British and American planes bombed its centre from the sky. Like many other islands, Sicily was used as granary to grow crops and feed the troops.…
Some Sicilian stories draw directly from the mythological heritage left behind by the Greeks and the Romans. 📖The Myth of Persephone is, probably, the best and most famous example of Sicilian mythology. There are top-notch characters here, the likes of…
Do you know what is a muffuletta? Yes or no, you’re in the right place! We all know it, Sicilian bread has always had that extra gear that distinguishes it for its quality and taste, and makes it famous in…
Recently, the fantastic youtube algorithm, instead of giving us the usual videos stuffed with cute kittens, finally recommended a very interesting video. We came across a video posted back in 2016 by a certain Giovanni Castellana, listing 10 things you…
Processions in Sicily are not just religious gatherings, but big cultural landmarks. From St. Rosalia‘s Day to St. Agatha‘s Day, passing through Sacred Mysteries and Dancing Devils, every little corner in Sicily has its own procession ongoing for centuries now.…
Carnival – the term used to designate la festa di Carnevale is connected to the Latin term “Carnem Levare”, that is to the ecclesiastic prohibition to eat meat during the Lent period. Anciently the celebrations linked to this profane and…
This is the story of a Sicilian king, his kids and a magic Cuckoo. A typical Sicilian story that merges good and evil, where death is never the end and where myth and religion clash (the magic feathers, heritage of…
