Feast of San Nicola...
This day brings everyone to town. Alex said it's bigger than Christmas.
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| While the women were filling the church, at capacity, for mass, the men and us Haerrs gathered around the town square waiting for St. Nicola to appear. |
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| There was something about this group of naked babies.... |
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| If you look closely, St. Nicola is being carried through town in the 90° sunshine. |
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The first time we've ever seen firework displays in the day time and it was impressive. |
The day ended with all of us in several rooms eating the most generous and delicious plates of true Italian home cooking. A real feast day for all of us. We truly felt a part of this wonderful, welcoming family. Another "pinch me" moment for us. posted under |
2 comments:
Cute dress! :)
What great timing you had to celebrate it down south. Did you ever see him?
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Hi
Really interested in your blog especially your trip to Cuffiano. My father was born in Cuffino 82 years ago - he was one of nine children. His family lived right next to the "fontana" - the water fountain the supplied the whole village.
His family name is Mancini, his family nickname is "chamboni" -big feet I think it translate to.
I was wondering what your family's nickname was and if they knew my father's family - considering the town is so small.
Dad and 2 of his brothers migrated to Australia in the late 1950's.
My husband and I were fortunate to visit my family in Cuffiano in 1994 - time for another visit I say.
Regards
Rosa (Mancini) Chetcuti
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