ALTARI DI SAN GIUSEPPE

 

The tradition of making altari di San Giuseppe – the altars of Sant Joseph, during the festivities for the saint has recently been reintroduced. The altars are decorated with bread in shapes symbolising la nature, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and characteristic cucciddati, large doughnuts. To the Virgins, once three poor people representing the Sacred Family, and in front of the votive altar, a lunch of numerous courses, to give thanks following a healing or as auspicies for work or a good vintage year.