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| NEW!... Carnevale By: Mary Amabile Palmer Traditions are not only clung to by Jewish people in Russia, as the song "Tradition" from Fiddler on the Roof proclaims; Italians are right up there in tenacity. I saw strong evidence of it when searching out tradition and customs in Calabria and southern Italy, but less adherence in the United States. I accept and understand this, but it saddens me. ... |
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An Italian Institution by Elizabeth Gaskell
Gives a good; early account of the Comorra (Naples Mafia) All are its victims. From the minister in his cabinet, or the professor in his chair, down to him who asks alms at the door of the church, or the very galley-slave whose chains clank as he moves in his weary labour - all pay their quota in this iniquitous exaction, which no Bourbon government ever yet dared to grapple with..
-B- Biografico Calabrese
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Calabria-Travel
1950: -E- Easter in Italy -F-
Facina-The Evil
A Calabrian
Adventure
When we arrived in Calabria we were
compleatly apprehensive, little did we realize the extent of the adventure we
would be sharing. Winter, 1999 Vol 2-Issue
#2 By George Lilli
Atilla and the Huns
Atilla
scoraged the whole known world, threatened to conquor all of Christanity and the
Pope as well. Summer, 1998 Vol 1-Issue #2
By Mike Mangiaruca
Paul Constantine
Paul
Constantine is a long time genealogist and web master. Paul has a very popular
Italian web site you will want to explore on the internet.
Summer,
1999 Vol 2-Issue #2:
William (Bill)
Girimonti
Bill is the Owner and manager of "Ill Circolo Calabrese" a genealogy and E-mail groupe.
Spring, 1999 Vol 2-Issue #1
Mike Mangiaruca
Mike is a
long time genealogist, presently living in Iowa. Mikes has a web page which
focuses on history and culture as well as genealogy.
Spring,1999 Vol
2-Issue #1
Discription: The poverty of the people is all too apparent.
Their lands are not fertile, their water supply is inadequate, their pleasures
are few.
by Samuel Chamberlain (Pub 1958
Carnevale
Traditions are not only clung to by Jewish people in Russia, as the song "Tradition" from Fiddler on the Roof proclaims; Italians are right up there in tenacity. I saw strong evidence of it when searching out tradition and customs in Calabria and southern Italy, but less adherence in the United States. I accept and understand this, but it saddens me. ...
By: Mary Amabile Palmer
Christmas in Italy:
The
joy and meaning of an Italian style Christmas as celebrated both in Italy and in
the USA.
Winter, 1998 Vol 1- Issue #4
Also See... Natale/Christmas: By: Mary Amabile Palmer
The Easter dinner includes an array of foods but none of it would be nearly as delicious if not for the blessing of being able to share and with family and friends.
by Maryann Ruperto
Facina,
Malocchia or call you what you will. The EVIL EYE superstitions are real to the
Calabrian and this case was no exception.
Fall, 1998 Vol 1-Issue
#1
Flag of
Italy
History of the Italian Tri-Colore Flag which first flew at Modena
in 1797
Fall 1999 Vol 2- Issue #3
Food- Real Calabrian
Foods
Not your modern, YUPPIE! Italian food, but the real! Calabrian! A
la Peasant. Summer, 1999 Vol 2-Issue #2
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Garibaldi and the
Unification -H- History of Calabria How I Learned to Speak
Italian -I-
Facina-The Evil -L- La Calabria -M- Mafia Calabresi -N-
Natale, Christmas -P- Papa- A farwell to
Papa: -R- The Risorgimento: -S- Spartacus -U- Una Storia
Segreta: -V-
Vito and Threasa By Steve Day A short story about a poor young man who works hard but can never get ahead in a small Calabrian village (Oriolo) He later emirgrates to America for a new life and a happy ending... Return to...
Giuseppi Garibaldi. The General, the politician and his
struggle to unify Italy.
Winter, 1998 Vol 1-!ssue #4 (See The Risorgimento)
Gissing, By the
Ionian Sea
If you havent read Gissings. books on Calabria, here is a
complete version of his classic "By the Ionion Sea" (About life in Calabria at
around the turn of the century) Dont get mad at him for what he's written, its a
pretty accurate discription of how things were durring that period. Fall
1999 Vol 2- N0 1
God Bless America
The
story of George Corrado (1886-1962)- Beginning with his life in a small
Calabrian village of "Oriolo", where he grew up knowing poverty and hunger,
ending in America where he did indeed find the streets paved with gold.
Fall,1998 Vol 1- Issue #1
The Greeks in Southern Italy From the book Polyglot Italy
YOU MUST READ!... This is one of the best discriptions of the early Greek occupation in Calabria and southern Italy. Explores the people, Dialects and cultures. (James Martino)
A
short history, focusing ancient up to the period of mass migration and focusing
on the village of Oriolo.Summer 1998 Vol 2- Issue#2
A wonderfull little story. Author shares some of her memories of
growing up in Utica and also focuses on her relationship with her Calabrase
grandmother. Winter 1999 -2000 Vol 2- Issue #4
By HELEN BAROLINI, Illustrations by Bob Cimbalo -Reprint from
"Italian America" magazine.
Facina,
Malocchia or call you what you will. The EVIL EYE superstitions are real to the
Calabrian and this case was no exception.
Fall, 1998 Vol 1-Issue
#1
I am an Italian American
An inspirational essay dedicated to the great people of Italian origin and expressing the pride that we share in being Italian Americans. (By Angelo Bianchi, Esq)
Island of Greed
Ellis
Island...Immigrants were bilked and abused by the same people who were supposed
to be looking over them. Fall, 1998 Vol 1- Issue #1:(Gay Raab)
Americans get a
particularly warm welcome in Calabria, over the years millions of Calabresi have
emigrated to the United States. Many still have relatives there, and feel a
personal attachment to our country. by Tom Mueller-Reprint from "Italian
America" magazine.Fall 1999 Vol 2- Issue #3
Article
featured in "Vincenzo Vaticano's" Calabrian Connection Colume. Winter
1998-99, &nbs;Vol 1-Issue #2
Mourning our Calabrian
Family:
Sorrow, Fear and Anger are the emotions that are felt and
attacked in the drama that is expressed in Calabrase mourning. by
Jim Frega. Fall, 1999 Vol 2- Issue #3.
Mussolini, Benito -
The World at War:
Biography of Benito Mussolini, who's rise to power was
rapid; his Fascist Party was successful in improving the Italian economy and
bringing stability,as it was said, "He made the trains run on time" (by shooting
someone if they didn't). His ambition was to regain for Italy the prestige and
power.
My Beloved
Calabria
A wonderful, short poem by James Powell discribes his feelings
and dedication fo his ancestral home land- Calabria.
My Storie:
George Lilli- A
little bit about me... Article in Viva Calabria Magazine, Fall 1998. Fall,
1998 Vol. 1-Issue #1
Written , and contributed to "Our Calabrian Heritage", by "Mary Amabile Palmer". Author "Cucina di Calabria: Treasured Recipes and Family Traditions from Southern Italy.
Nebraska- Italians in
Nebraska
Written , and contributed to "Our Calabrian Heritage", by Joe
Citro, and appeared in the, September issue of the "Ambassador Magazine". Fall,
1998 Vol 1-Issue #1
The 14th annual Italian Fest in Youngstown, Ohio was a dedication
to "Papa".The following, titled "A Farewell to Papa" was authored...by Robert A.
Calcagni & published in "Boun Giorno" magazine. Fall 1999 Vol 2-
Issue #3
Pizza-The
History of Pizza
The first pizzeria in Naples opened in 1830 and the rese
is history!. Winter, 1998-99 Vol 1-Issue #2
POETS, KNIGHTS AND ITALIAN
WINES
One of the hidden protagonists of the Old Testament is Wine. Its
frequent presence, however, is not always marked by the same tones: by Stefano Milioni
Guiseppe Garabaldi is the one truly magnificent figure of 19th century Italy. The tortuous road of the Risorgimento stained all its leaders with needless blood and yet Garibaldi, though a soldier whose pre-eminence was due entirely to a string of military successes (July 2001)
Spartacus led
his army of slaves throughout the sothern Italian regions. This story is of his
victories and of his defeats.(Comunes of Italy) Summer 1999 Vol 2-
#2
Saint Francis Club
A Photo
album of historic interest with references to the Saint Francis
Feastival-Frankfort NY. Summer, 1999 Vol 2-Issue
#2
Unification may not be sua good idea according to the groupe"Due
Siclia" (Larry DiStasi) Spring, 1999 Vol 2-Issue
#1
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