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Why St. Joseph’s Feast Day Remains Important To Italians Around The World
Why St. Joseph’s Feast Day Remains Important To Italians Around The World

Saint Joseph's Day — celebrated each year on March 19 — continues to hold immense significance for Italians. Intertwining religious devotion, cultural heritage and values such as family, the feast day serves as a reminder of Saint Joseph’s crucial role as the embodiment of fatherhood. And Italians commemorate the day with plenty of food.

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Celebrating America: Why we honor Columbus and ignore Vespucci
Celebrating America: Why we honor Columbus and ignore Vespucci

(OPINION) As Italians gained in power, Columbus Day officially became a U.S. federal holiday starting in 1968. Amerigo Vespucci, however, is barely mentioned in American classrooms.

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