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Saint Joseph's Day

Saint Joseph’s Day, how Sicilians celebrate this holiday

March 19th is Saint Joseph ’s Day, in Sicily many people have a big feast and follow very peculiar traditions. Why is it so important? Moreover, since St. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, so Jesus’ father, on the same day all around Italy we celebrate even …

Saint Agatha

Saint Agatha, it happens in Catania…

Catania, Sicily. From February 3rd to 5th, a huge celebration takes place in the city. It’s the feast of Saint Agatha, one of the most important religious events in Italy. People commemorate the life of the patron saint who was a Christian martyr during the III century AD. Sicilian Secrets …

New Year's

New Year’s in Sicily: how to set the table according to the tradition

New Year’s is coming and it’s time to say goodbye to 2018. For some people it was a great year, for some …

Martina Ciaccio

Martina Ciaccio, the Geometrics of Sicilian Marble

Sicilian, art lover, and naturally creative, Martina Ciaccio, an architect and interior designer never stopped studying and gave birth to her creations. …

Christmas markets

Christmas markets: all you want is in Sicily

Holiday season is coming, and December is the month to fully enjoy Xmas vibes. Lights in the cities, presents underneath the tree, …

Musical tradition

Musical tradition: melodies from Sicily

Sicily is characterized by a great musical tradition. From ancient songs to contemporary artists, let’s discover together how the island has been …

legends about sicily

Legends about Sicily: how much do you know?

Sicily beyond history. A land rich in tradition and culture but not only. We have already told you some curiosities but now …

Picciotto NYC

Picciotto NYC, Sicilian food in the Big Apple

Skyscrapers, Times Square, hamburgers and French fries. But not only, also a lot of Sicily! Sicilian Secrets went to the United States …

Saint Rosalia

The feast of Saint Rosalia: religion, tradition and folklore

July doesn’t mean only summer and holidays. Because if you visit Palermo in this period, July means more. It’s the month of …

Open-air markets

Open-air markets: a dive into the colors of Palermo

Colors, flavors, scents. Sicilian Secrets brings you to Palermo to have a walk around the most famous open-air markets of the city. …