There are those who have recently become one, who has been for many years. There are those who are lucky enough to still have it, who has already lost it. There are those who enjoy it every day, who has to share it with long business trips. Whatever your situation and wherever you are at the moment, every Pope deserves to be celebrated. A day dedicated only to him who does or has done a lot for us.
San Giuseppe
Celebration widespread in many countries of the world, whether they are of Christian religion or other cult. An important observation. It immediately makes us understand how fundamental the figure of the father is in different cultures. Expression of strength and protection. It is celebrated in Thailand, Russia and South Africa. But also Egypt, Colombia and many European states. Certainly the chosen date is not the same for everyone. In Italy and in the countries of Catholic tradition it is recognized in March 19 is the ideal day for his celebration. It is no coincidence that this is the date honored to San Giuseppe, father par excellence.
A figure that encompasses the many values that a good dad should have. Righteous, humble, protective and understanding. The ideal of a father as a point of reference is depicted. Important pillar of the family. What has been said is fully confirmed in the Roman Martyrology. The Church in fact defines San Giuseppe "He who was placed by the Lord to guard his family". Father's Day appears for the first time in the Middle Ages. It was the Benedictines who gave him just honor in 1030. From here the tradition continued with the Franciscans until the seventeenth century when it was officially established. Once it was a public holiday. A well deserved rest from work to spend time with your family. What better way to celebrate? Stop the daily routine for a moment and carve out a day with loved ones.
There is no party without dessert
Who would organize a party without thinking about a dessert? Here at the center of the table there are delicious delicacies! Many delicacies prepared on the occasion of Father's Day. Different but sometimes similar goodness in the various Italian regions. We start from an island, Sicily. Here rice crispelle are packaged in the form of fried chunks. In Naples, on the other hand, the donut of St. Joseph. Much more than a simple dessert. In fact, tradition comes into play. It is said that during the flight into Egypt, Joseph had to trade in pancakes in order to keep the Holy Family.
This is why the donuts. Fried morsels, or baked in the oven, on top of which a sour cherry peeps out placed on the custard. The tradition of pancakes it is present in many other areas of the peninsula. Just to take up the anecdote that interested him the father par excellence. And so Fried Rice also for Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. A small addition of dried raisins or candied fruit to complete the delicacy of this dessert. But also different versions, however strictly fried. In fact, in many northern towns it is prepared the raviola. A delicacy in the form of a donut with a soft heart. Jam, cream or other filling to crown the goodness of this dessert. A delicacy also protagonist a Bologna where the raviola festival is organized annually.
