This glimpse into our Saint Joseph’s Day feast in New York City on Sunday, March 19 is just that – – a glimpse. It’s hard to capture the lovely feeling in the room that was created by people being together to celebrate spring’s arrival and the powerful San Giuseppe. I feel so blessed to have…
Category: Feasts
Saint Joseph’s Day 2023 in New York City
This Sunday, March 19, join Experience Sicily in New York City for a traditional Saint Joseph’s Day luncheon prix-fixe menu from Cacio e Vino restaurant that includes maccu di fave, pasta con le sarde, and more, coupled with of course, sfungi di San Giuseppe! Food is one aspect of our event which will also include…
Bread Loaves for Saint Joseph Day 2023
Today was our annual Saint Joseph’s ritual breadmaking workshop. This year, Experience Sicily partnered with National Organization of Italian American Women. This bread making practice is a form of prayer to San Giuseppe. The loaves, which are made in the shape of flowers, doves, fava beans, and carpentry tools, to name a few, are meant…
Sant’Agata Illustrated Strength Through Her Faith
Viva Sant’Agata! The three day mid-winter Feast of Sant’Agata is upon us! Agata was a virgin martyr who died in 251 CE. Legend is that she was the beautiful daughter of a wealthy family from Catania. A faithful Christian, Agatha swore herself to Jesus. Important to know, during her lifetime, Christianity was illegal under Roman…
La Befana In Sicily
The visit of the friendly witch La Befana is celebrated on Epiphany Eve (January 5) throughout Italy and Sicily. La Befana is recognized because of her broomstick, shawl, and sack filled with sweets and gifts for children. Legend is that she originally set out to meet the Baby Jesus, but never found her way to…
Santa Lucia Was Grounded In Her Faith
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…
Santa Lucia In New York City 2022
Eyes on a plate: This is how one identifies Santa Lucia, the patroness of light, grain, wheat, and eyes. Legend is that her eyes were gouged out either to make herself unattractive to her pagan betrothed or upon her arrest when Roman soldiers could not move her from where she stood. She was a determined…
Santa Lucia in New York City 2022
The shadows come early these days in the northern hemisphere. Santa Lucia, illustrated in this 1526 Gagini statue from the Duomo of Siracusa, reminds us to follow the light. Join Experience Sicily in New York City on Sunday, December 11 to celebrate the Feast of Santa Lucia at Pasta Eater. Featuring guest Sicilian chef Giuseppe…
Easter Surprise (Put Your Phone Down)
Put your phone down and look around. As I stood at the bar at Don Gino enjoying my caffè macchiato and observing the comings and goings of the moment, I noticed across the pasticceria a tasting happening. The baker (pictured) had appeared from the kitchen and asked the cashier to come taste her new colomba…
A Feast Of Renewal: Saint Joseph’s Day
What a heartwarming and engaging day we had at Babylon Mercantile & Cookshop with GoSicily Sicilian Cooking Experience! Thank you to both of these outstanding colleagues for co-hosting this Experience Sicily celebration for Saint Joseph with me! This is always a very special feast for me that marks renewal and thanksgiving. Sharing it this way…