Il Giorno del Ringraziamento Thanksgiving is a distinct American holiday. An Italian Thanksgiving is the American holiday celebrated in Italian style, where American families of Italian heritage have expanded the traditional Thanksgiving meal to accommodate numerous Italian specialties and customs. What matters most is the opportunity for families and communities to come together and celebrate the season in a tradition that's timeless. • A Thanksgiving Story: Giuseppe, The Italian Pilgrim • Holiday reading:Festa – Recipes and Recollections of Italian Holidays

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Sons of Italy Releases 2007 Festival Directory A free directory of over 440 annual Italian American festivals in the United States is now available through the Order Sons of Italy in America. The Sons of Italy 2007 Italian Festival Directory lists 442 festivals in 34 states and the District of Columbia that are held between February and December annually. The directory supplies each festival’s name, month it is held, city, state and contact information. - from Official Sons of Italy 2007 Festival Directory Press Release • Download the Festival Directory: PDF Version

Who do you want to hear? If you have any suggestions or know of anyone that you would like to invite to speak at our lodge meetings, please send our President, Cecilia D'Angelo Ready, an e-mail at cready@cavet.net. We would appreciate your input.

We hope to see you soon.

Sincerely yours,