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When Italian immigrants arrived in Boston in the early 20th century, they brought their religious traditions with them. In Italy it was common for Catholics to celebrate the feast day of their local patron saint. Italian Americans in Boston still hold several of these festivals each year.
The Feast of St. Anthony is celebrated every year in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts on the weekend of the last Sunday in August. [1] The feast has been celebrated since 1919 when a group of Italians from Montefalcione settled in the North End of Boston. [2]
Congress again proclaimed October as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month for 1990 (Pub. L. 101–460) and 1993/1994 (Pub. L. 103–309). Within the authority of the Executive Branch , the President of the United States has also issued a proclamation in 1989 [ 3 ] and 1990 [ 4 ] by George H. W. Bush , in 1993 [ 5 ] by Bill Clinton , and ...
This category includes articles related to the culture and history of Italian Americans in Boston, Massachusetts. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Italian-American culture in Boston (2 C, 13 P) Pages in category "Italian-American culture in Massachusetts" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
It is an annual event that thousands of people attend each year in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts. The Feast typically takes place the weekend after Labor Day . Just like other Italian feasts in the area (like Saint Anthony's Feast and the Fisherman's Feast), large life-sized statues of the saints are carried by members of the Saints ...
St. Leonard of Port Maurice Catholic Church, or more simply St. Leonard's, is a parish of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Boston.It is noted for its historic parish church located at the corner of Hanover and Prince Streets in the North End of Boston, one of the oldest churches built by Italian immigrants in the United States. [1]
The topiary 'Italian Garden' with view pavilion, in 1909 at the H. H. Hunnewell estate, in Wellesley, Massachusetts.. The H. H. Hunnewell estate in Wellesley, Massachusetts was the country home of H. H. Hunnewell (1810–1902), containing over 500 species of woody plants in 53 families.