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For the Fisherman's Feast in the North End in 2016, the artistic group is currently working in bringing a little taste of the Carnevale tradition from Sciacca to the North End. The Carnevale in Sciacca calls for the parade of the float accompanied by its traditional music, Dance group and a Comedia dell' Arte group. Just like the actual tradit...

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During the annual Italian-American Festival that fills downtown Southington with the scent of sausage and peppers and pasta fagioli, festival-goers take a break from visiting food and craft vendors on Sunday morning when an outdoor crowd gathers at the festival's main stage, for a full Catholic mass. This year's mass will be held in memory of Arth...

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Salvatore Sciandra, 8, of Eltingville, who experienced what his family regards as a miracle cure, will be among the Staten Islanders making the trek into Lower Manhattan on Aug. 18 to honor the patron saint of the sick at the 124th Feast of St. Rocco.   "It's a real miracle," said Salvatore's grandmother, Louise Fioriello of Westerleigh, reg...

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This may seem odd coming from a Jewish woman from Brooklyn, but I love celebrating Christmas Eve with a feast of the seven fishes. It's a Southern Italian (and now Italian-American) custom in which a grand meal of at least seven different kinds of seafood is served before midnight Mass. The fish part comes from the Catholic practice of abstaining...

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The celebration of St. Joseph's Day, in honor of the Feast Day of the Patron Saint of the Working Person, is a long-standing tradition in the New York State Legislature.   St. Joseph's Day is also the day when the swallows are traditionally believed to return to Mission San Juan Capistrano after having flown south for the winter. This year t...

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The Italian Spirit is alive and well, and it was in full swing at the city of Orange. International Fair. This past Labor Day weekend, despite the scorching summer heat, the Fair turned out record crowds.   With musicians playing everything from Salsa to Rock, people of all ages cruised Orange circle and its adjoining streets, buying everyt...

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A few years ago, I'd experienced Saint Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End for the very first time. Growing up Italian in Buffalo, I'd enjoyed summer Italian festivals before, as they're a regular annual fixture in most American cities. But nothing could prepare me for the sights and sounds of this, the largest Italian Religious Festival in New E...

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The city of Rockford has been celebrating Italian culture for the past 38 years at Festa Italiana. Everyone who passes through the 3-day festival is an honorary Italian for the day as they enjoy food, Italian cultural exhibits, games, music and bocce tournaments. The event boasts itself as a large family reunion.   "Everybody loves work...

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Join us for a great Italian Festa at Montecito's beautiful Lower Manning Park for a fabulous, FUNTASTIC Festa di Ferragosto! And, even better, it will benefit our local students by helping us raise much-needed money for our Scholarship Fund.   For those of you who have no idea what Ferragosto is all about, please scroll all the way to the en...

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The Italian American Club of Maui will host a Chocolate Celebration on Sunday, April 6, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 'Ulupalakua Ranch.   A $15 admission fee includes a tour of Maui's Winery, wine tasting, beverages and delicious chocolate desserts. Participants are asked to bring a favorite chocolate delight to share. Proceeds will benefit...

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