01/05/2026
La Befana returns each January as one of Italy’s oldest and most beloved traditions. Celebrated on the night of January 5, before the Epiphany, the folklore figure is said to deliver sweets or coal to children depending on their behavior. Across Italy, the occasion is marked with markets, costumes, and public celebrations, and it traditionally signals the official end of the Christmas season.
12/27/2025
In Italy Christmas eating is less about constant indulgence and more about intentional tradition. The article explains that Italians in Italy typically avoid all day snacking limit sweets and drink less alcohol while focusing on fresh seasonal foods and lighter meals built around fish vegetables fruit and legumes. By spreading meals out and prioritizing quality over quantity the holiday season remains celebratory without the weight gain commonly seen elsewhere.
11/30/2025
📢 Important. Please read!!!
🇮🇹🎄 Good Morning brothers. Our annual Fratelli Christmas Breakfast is fast approaching! Many of you have already RSVPed and paid to reserve your spots. Quite a few have not. This is very important for our head count. I have attached QR codes below for advance payment including Zelle, CashApp, PayPal, and Venmo.
My contact info:
Jason Aquilar
[email protected]
(727)410-3576
11/30/2025
Support our fellow Fratelli from the St. Pete Fools with their annual Christmas bicycle drive!
11/26/2025
More than 5.5 million Italians immigrated to the United States between 1820 and 2000, making Italians one of the largest immigrant groups in American history. Most came from Southern Italy and Sicily, especially between 1880 and 1924. They settled in cities like New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, often taking on difficult jobs and facing discrimination. Over time, Italian Americans became a powerful force in shaping American culture, from faith and food to music and family values. 🇮🇹🇺🇸