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St. Joseph's Day 2016: 13 things you need to know about the Italian feast

Ah, perhaps you are anticipating a happy St. Joseph's Day! If your name is "Joseph," "Josephine," Giuseppe, Beppe or some deriviation thereof, then Saturday, March 19, is your special day!


It's a day to honor San Giuseppe, as Sicilians know him, with lots of food. But not just any food — we're talking very specific foods tucked with symbolic meaning alongside little gestures to ensure good luck going forward. (I am tugging my ear as a hint of such traditions.)

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Source: http://www.silive.com/

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