abruzzese traditions

The Highway of Tastes: La Pupa e il Cavallo, the typical Easter sweets of Abruzzo

A recipe with ancient origins, which used to be prepared for the families of future brides and grooms on the occasion of the official engagement, over the years the Pupa e il Cavallo has become a typical Easter dessert. Traditionally, …

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Opi, the world apart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Perched at an altitude of 1,250 meters in the heart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park halfway between Pescasseroli and Villetta Barrea, you can discover Opi, one of the villages that has preserved intact the charm of Abruzzo’s …

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St. Blaise and the rite of the “blessing of the throat”

In many Abruzzo towns, February 3 is a characteristic date linked to a religious tradition but also, as is often the case with other holidays, to a culinary tradition. In fact, this day on the calendar marks the feast of …

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The “fanoglie” of Villalago and the cult of St. Dominic

In the small village of Villalago in the Sagittario Valley, St. Dominic is celebrated three times a year: on Jan. 22, the day of his death, on Angel Monday and on Aug. 22. On the anniversary of the monk’s death, …

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San Leucio and the dragon of Atessa, a cult of transhumance

Saint Leucio is a figure revered in many places in Italy, with a cult that has spread widely through legends and folk traditions. The celebration of Saint Leucio in Atessa on January 11 is particularly significant. According to legend, Saint …

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