The "Day of the Dead" or, in Sicilian, "U Juornu rii Muorti" is celebrated on the 2nd of November. This is the day when the church remembers, with special celebrations, those who are no longer alive. People visit the cemetery, taking flowers and candles to the graves of dead relatives and friends and children find presents 'brought' to them by the "muorti" (their dead relatives). It is a day dedicated to life and the family. The various traditions of the "iuornu re muorti" express the Sicilians' strong attachment to life and to their families, both those who are alive and those who are no longer with them. This is especially visible in the traditions that involve children since they create and reinforce links between them and those members of the family that are not alive anymore.
During these days traditional sweets are prepared and the pastry shop windows are full of their colors!
Students made a "recipe book" where you can find out how to prepare them!
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