Old stories of Sicily
Stories, traditions and folklore of Sicily
Giuseppe Sorbello • February 3
The father was traditionally regarded as the head of the household, while the mother was responsible for domestic affairs and the supervision of the children.
Giuseppe Sorbello • January 20
Sicilian emigrants living in America often sought to recreate the material, social, and religious environment they had left behind.
Giuseppe Sorbello • December 28
Young women traditionally wore a linen underskirt beneath the petticoat, although cotton and wool versions were also used.
Giuseppe Sorbello • November 10
Traditional men’s clothing commonly included velvet knee-breeches known as “causi,” fastened at the waist and worn with a “panzera” waistcoat.
Giuseppe Sorbello • October 7
A Sicilian farmer’s house was often extremely small, with basic furnishings and limited protection from wind, rain, and cold.
Giuseppe Sorbello • September 14
Historical regulations in Sicily placed religious obligations on physicians caring for the seriously ill, including calling for the Viaticum.
