Buon Ferragosto! Are you familiar with this famous Italian holiday? No? Well, then let us introduce you to this fantastic national summer fun day, that is celebrated all over Italy.
History: Centuries ago, Ferragosto marked the end of a hard, hot summer harvesting season and a time to enjoy the yield and profit of the season with family & friends on a day out. It is also a day of festivities, as it is the catholic festival of ‘Assumption of Mary’, a celebration of blessed Mother Mary’s ascent to heaven.
The present Italian way of celebrating Ferragosto: Ferragosto, today is a beloved public holiday that is celebrated with a trip to the beach, concerts or an outdoor picnic with family and friends along with some delicious Italian dishes. I mean when we are talking about Italy, that too an Italian summer holiday, how can we forget the flavorful food!
Each region in Italy still celebrates this holiday in their very own traditional way, with fresh and simple food. For e.g, if you are in Sicily for the summer, you are sure to taste the classic dessert gelu ri muluni made using watermelon and if, in Rome, you will be treated to some fabulous chicken and sweet peppers.
It is a summer holiday to unwind and truly appreciate the freshly harvested seasonal fruits & vegetables along with fantastic seafood dishes. And, we at Casinetto are all set for you to celebrate Ferragosto the Italian way!
