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Santa Lucia Was Grounded In Her Faith

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Allison Scola

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On Sunday in New York City, we will celebrate Santa Lucia with a traditional lunch at Pasta Eater restaurant prepared by guest che Giuseppe Sciurca. Full, four-course menu (including cuccìa), live concertino of Sicilian songs, raffle of Sicily-inspired products, and an altar and presentation for Santa Lucia. Register at https://experiencesicily.com/events/festa-di-santa-lucia/

Santa Lucia was born in Siracusa, Sicily at the end of the 3rd century CE. She was killed in 304 CE by Roman soldiers because she practiced Christianity when it was illegal. She stood strong in her faith, so strong that oxen could not move her. Join us on Sunday to learn the full story about the patroness of light, eyes, sight, and wheat.

Visit https://experiencesicily.com/events/festa-di-santa-lucia/ to reserve your spot!

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Allison Scola is founder, owner, and curator of Experience Sicily and the Cannoli Crawl. Named one of the experts for the 2019 New York Times Travel Show, Scola writes and lectures on Sicily and leads immersive tours and designs custom itineraries that delight discerning travelers. She has been featured on Rudy Maxa’s World with the Carey’s, America’s #1 Travel Radio Show and as the cannoli expert in the documentary Cannoli, Traditions Around the Table. Scola has lectured about Sicily at University of Pennsylvania, The New School, LIU Post University, Queens College, Westchester Italian Cultural Center, at high schools in the New York City metropolitan area, and at events in New York City.

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