Stories
The Eve of the Epiphany Has Arrived, and La Befana Is in Flight
The Italian folklore offers a faithful lesson in reminding us to see the good in others.
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12 Days of Christmas — Why It’s More Than Just a Song
Here we explore the 12 Days from a liturgical standpoint, and we discuss the meaning behind that never-ending Christmas song.
Read MoreA Sweet Potato History
Ever wonder how sweet potatoes made their way to our Thanksgiving tables? It all started with Columbus's westward journey.
Read MoreRecipe: Pistachio Amaretti Cookies
Amaretti are one of Italy’s most beloved cookies, and for good reason: they're chewy and sweet with a salty pistachio flavor.
Read MoreThe WV Mining Disaster That Killed Hundreds of Italian Men and Boys
Italian Sons and Daughters of America, in partnership with the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, are shedding light on a buried history that has gone untold in U.S. classrooms.
Read MoreThe Pragmatic Columbus Compromise
Voters are concerned with confronting social and economic issues that impact their daily lives, not with Columbus monuments and parades.
Read MoreTwo Flags, One Heart — We Are Italian America
Proclaimed in 1989 by President George H.W. Bush and the U.S. Congress, Italian American Heritage Month honors the contributions, achievement and principles of our storied culture.
Read MoreWhat Part of Italy Are You From?
Most Italian Americans trace their roots to villages in the Mezzogiorno, or the regions that comprise Italy’s south: Sicily, Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Abruzzo, Puglia, Molise, and Sardinia.
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