A dagger? Eyes on a plate? What intrigue! (Continued from an earlier post…) Inspired by Sant’Agata of Catania before her, Lucia refused to participate in the activities of the brothel to which she was condemned. This of course, angered the madame, who called the Roman authorities to further punish the maiden. Somewhere in this mayhem,…
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Let’s Light Up These Dark Days on Sunday With Santa Lucia
At the dawn of the 4th century, practicing Christianity in the Roman-ruled city of Siracusa was illegal. Already though, inspired by nearby Catania’s Patron Saint, Sant’Agata, who lived just a few decades before (from 231 AD – 251 AD), the young and beautiful Lucia devoted herself to Christianity. In fact, she was known to enter…
Let’s Have A Ball On Sunday
Sunday in NYC: Let’s eat rice balls!! Santa Lucia is the patron saint of grain, and as a result, arancine, or rice balls, are a significant element to celebrating the Feast of Santa Lucia. So much so, that in Palermo, her feast day is also the Sagra delle Arancine. Why rice balls (pictured)? To commemorate…
Places in Sicily That Speak To The Heart
Discover the secret places in Sicily that speak to the heart, those like Licodia Eubea (pictured), when author John Keahey reads from his book “Sicilian Splendors” on Sunday in New York City. Join us! Details and RSVP at https://experiencesicily.com/events/book-reading-with-john-keahey/
Sicily’s Carmen Consoli In New York City
Carmen Consoli, one of Italy’s most outstanding and successful performing songwriters, who is from the slopes of Mount Etna, performed in New York City this past evening. She brought her Eco di Sirene (Echo of Sirens) world tour to an adoring audience on the Lower East Side. Needless to say, I geeked out. I have…
Celebrate Saint Lucy In New York City
Now that the clocks have changed and the daylight is growing shorter here in the northeastern United States, I turn to Santa Lucia or Saint Lucy, the patron saint of light, to guide me. Her official feast day is December 13, which, before the change to the Gregorio calendar, was the date of the winter…
The Cannoli Crawl Is A Family Affair
Yesterday’s Cannoli Crawl in New York City was a family and friends affair! It was wonderful to catch up with Experience Sicily clients and hear about their adventures in Sicily and then share a new adventure with them in New York. Next Cannoli Crawl is Saturday, November 16. Details at ExperienceSicily.com.
Cannoli In New York City
Highlights from yesterday’s New York City Cannoli Crawl walking, food, and history tour. We started at Caffè Reggio (Pasticceria Rocco is on vacation.) and were swept up in the excitement of the San Gennaro Feast. What a wonderful group of people! We ate outstanding cannoli and remarkable savory foods. We laughed, we enjoyed each other’s…
You’re Invited For The Next Cannoli Crawl, August 10
Join me, Allison Scola, in NYC on Saturday, August 10 for the next Cannoli Crawl! After more than two months in Sicily and Italy, I have more “research” findings to share with you. More details and REGISTER at https://experiencesicily.com/events/new-york-cannoli-crawl/ A fun way to spend a Saturday with friends and family!
No Two Cannoli Are Created Equally
What makes scrumptious cannoli? Find out with me. Cannoli Crawl tomorrow, Saturday in New York City! Two spots left. Register ASAP at https://experiencesicily.com/events/new-york-cannoli-crawl/