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Sicilian common sayings

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Sicilian common sayings, here is our tradition!

As everybody knows, Italian is a Romance language. Well, Sicilian is a mix of Romance languages and not only! It’s more than a dialect and perfectly reflects all the influences coming from French, Spanish, Arabic, etc. Moreover, in Sicily people use a lot of Sicilian common sayings that you cannot …

Sicilian heritage

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Sicilian heritage, follow it all over the world

What does it mean to have an Italian or, even more, a Sicilian heritage? Many people were born outside of Italy but have Italian ancestors. Their grandparents or maybe their great-grandparents were Italian, therefore they still feel Italian. It’s a strong bond with their homeland, a sense of belonging that …

Saint Joseph's Day

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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 …

Saint Agatha

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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 …

New Year's

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …