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Columbus Day
Dinner
To celebrate the Columbus
Day holiday Honoring Christopher Columbus, La Societa' Italiana plans a dinner at a local Italian
restaurant to honor the man from Italy who is credited with discovering
the Americas. Traditional food and wine is served and members enjoy
an evening with fellow Italians around the table.
Mozzarella Making
Our club members
are always glad to demonstrate their skill in the making of
Italian Food. Making Mozzarella is simple and the results
are wonderful!
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Annual Christmas Party
At Christmas time, the current president opens
his or her home to all members to say Buon Natale. Surrounded by
festive décor and ambiance, club members indulge in deliciously
prepared traditional Italian food and wine. All are encouraged to
prepare a special dish or dessert that is a Christmas favorite.
Bocce Ball
A
mini Festa Italiana, the tournament is held either at a local Italian-style
restaurant with bocce ball courts or at the home of a
member with bocce courts.
Recently, this event has been open to members and guests to
raise money for a charity. Mozzarella making and homemade
sausage complete the fundraiser and so all enjoy playing
bocce and eating the delicious fruits of their labor.
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La Befana
An
Italian folk tale says that Befana, a woman of stern nature and
forbidding appearance, was asked by the Wise Men for directions
to Bethlehem. They explained to her their mission and asked her
to accompany them, but she declined because of her household duties.
Later a shepherd appeared and asked her to go to Bethlehem, but
she again said no. When it was dark, a great light in the heavens
and a band of angels brought to Befana the realization of her mistake,
and she rushed out with her broom to join the Wise Men. Befana was
too late to find the Christ Child, and now goes about on the Eve
of Epiphany leaving gifts for the sleeping children in Italy. The
society celebrates Befana by inviting children to hear the story
read to them followed by a “real” Befana who appears
and hands out presents. Children of all ages are eager for this
event as delicious food is served with traditional Italian pastries.
Wine Tasting/Dining
Italians simply enjoy their wine and
when combined with a fine dinner, it’s the ultimate in Italian
pleasure.
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Carnevale
This
premiere event of the year and special charity fund raiser is the
society’s Mardi Gras celebration. It is held the week-end
prior to Ash Wednesday at a luxurious country club with orchestra,
sit-down dinner, dancing, and a glamorous or funny mask parade contest.
Prizes abound and a raffle drawing for the ultimate prize is excitedly
anticipated. A crowned king and queen reign over the festivities.
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San Giuseppe
The
Feast of St. Joseph, a Sicilian tradition, is a corner stone event.
Celebrated since the society’s inception, mass is celebrated,
followed by a procession with a statue of St. Joseph and three members
portraying, in customary dress, the Holy Family. The Tupa-Tupa,
or knocking custom for entrance, is performed and once the Holy
Family is admitted, they pass out a tray of oranges and sit down
to eat from an array of meatless dishes prepared by the members.
A home made altar with candles and dried fava beans are displayed.
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Bite
into a flavorful grilled tasty homemade sausage, peppers, & onion sandwich
or feast on savory dishes of eggplant, pasta and sip on a glass
of delicious red wine. Accomplish a “kiss” with a bocce
ball and pallino as La Società Italiana families enjoy their
annual picnic following the celebration of mass. Typically held
in late spring, it is a fun filled day of eating and games for adults
and children alike.
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Officers are voted into office in
July and assume their duties at the annual meeting in September.
These are the only two scheduled business meetings of the society.
Italian Movie
Night
This event is a
popular night out where members socialize, eat their prepared
Italian food, drink their favorite wine and relax to watch a
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Luau sul Lago "Italian
Style"
Several Club Members came up with the
idea at the last Bocce Tournament. This is a progressive dinner
with guests traveling from one house to the next by water. This
was put together by club members who have homes on Lake Lanier.
They put it all together and it was a super event!
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