Archive for Holidays
Happy Cinco de Mayo
A great deal is written on this blog about my husband’s Italian and Calabrese culture, and how that meshes with my American and, sometimes seemingly more dominant, Texas heritage. It’s a fun mix to say the least. I wrote last week about where I was from, and I’ve shared personal stories, and travel ideas on [...]
Happy Easter and Buona Pasqua
Ok. Ok. So, it has been three days and I’ve already wished you Easter blessings.
I know. I knooooow.
But, don’t you want to hear about Easter in Calabria?
I woke up early Sunday morning (around 9:00, he he) to a beautiful sunny day. Sky had predicted thunderstorms throughout Italy - throughout the weekend. Since I am yet [...]
Holy Weekend - Easter in Italy
How many of you have ever been to church on Good Friday…you know, the Stations of the Cross service? How many of you have ever seen the Stations of the Cross - live?
Well, now I have.
Last Friday, yes…Good Friday to be exact was A’ Naca in downtown Catanzaro. Held every year, this processional reenacts the [...]
Pasqua Fun Facts
“Easter sure is early this year,” says someone every year.
And, it seems to be true. Predicting when we’ll celebrate Easter is like trying to predict how many interceptions Tony Romo can throw in a play-off game. Yes, I’m still bitter…
But, I’ll let you in on a secret.
About Easter, that is.
Pasqua is always the first Sunday [...]
Heart Palm Leaves Make the Heart Happy
Unlike America, Catholic churches in Italy don’t give palm leaves for Palm Sunday services. What a shock! (You can read more about this unusual habit in last year’s Palm Sunday post.)
So, this year I was prepared. I arrived just in time to purchase this.
Apparently, Father Alessandro had already blessed this leaf, so the price went [...]
Festa di San Giuseppe
You know I get overwhelmed when there are too many holidays and fun events going on at once.
Remember?
Well, it has happened again and I am just bubbling over with things to talk about. I know, I’ve promised to let you in on more details of our Sicily trip. So, for that, I will pass you [...]
My Blog Wants to
Party all the timeParty all the time
Party all the tiiiiiiimme.
Now sing that again and make it really off-key.
Perfect!
You sound just like me!
Well, folks, it is that time of year again. The sun is peeking through the clouds, birds are chirping, and - or, is it just me? - the days are getting a little bit [...]
A Bit Belated
but sincere all the same…
Saturday was International Women’s Day, or as we dire in Italiano, Feste della Donna. And, I must say, I’m getting pretty good at celebrating this baby.
Well, not actually “on” the day, per se, but in the general scope of the matter - I get my party on.
Last year, my first official [...]
Move Over, Martha…
There’s a new chef in town!
Yep. That’s me! Those of you who have been around awhile know I’m not an overly confident cook (see #91).However, I sense a change in the air.I don’t know how, given my seemingly busy schedule, but I have much more time to cook in Italy. And, little by little, [...]
It’s Baaaack… (and, I Love It!)
Yep, folks. Love Thursdays has returned (and don’t think the irony of it’s timely comeback is lost on me!)
I’ve heard a great deal lately from people who don’t agree with the sentiments of the Valentine’s Day message. And, I don’t blame them. Yes, I am a hopeless romantic, but for years, even when I had [...]
