December is a month filled with Christian religious festivals, celebrated with profound devotion on the island of Sicily. These festivities could be seen as precursors to Christmas, as the island tradition integrates them into a celebration that is not solely religious but also significantly culinary.

Indeed, the kitchen, once the center of daily life and the hub of household chores, where traditions were kept alive and passed down through generations, now primarily serves as a space dedicated to cooking. Let’s explore these holidays that continue to punctuate our lives today.