Buona Pasquetta!

In remembrance of the risen Christ's meeting and subsequent dinner with his disciples on the road to Emmaus, a small town outside Jerusalem, Duosiciliani (Southern Italians) celebrate Pasquetta or Little Easter. Traditionally family and friends would pack a lunch and take a short trip to the shore or countryside to commemorate Our Lord’s journey. However, because Easter Monday is not a national holiday here in the States, and people have to work, organizing group outings is not always easy. Nonetheless, we still try to keep the tradition whenever possible.

This year, we packed our flag, “light” reading material, Kbirr imperial stout from Naples, sanguinaccio, and the customary frittata di maccheroni. Picnic basket in hand, we are off to find a peaceful location at a nearby park to reflect on our many blessings. Buona Pasquetta!