March was the month of awakening. The land, after the long winter, was breathing again under the strokes of the spade. The furrows for the grain were prepared, the clover and alfalfa seedlings for fodder were transplanted, and already in the first days of the month, pruning was carried out, a patient gesture that [...].
Category: Traditions
In January, in the Atina countryside, the life of the peasants revolved around an absolute protagonist: the pig. Its presence punctuated the family, economic and social rhythms of winter, representing a real survival resource for the entire year.the purchase of the beast took place at the Foro Boario of Atina, a place of meetings, bargaining and knowledge handed down over time, the beating heart of the [...].
December, in Atina, was a month full of suggestions, expectations and ancient rituals that united the community in the sign of faith, family and sharing. The cold was bitter, often accompanied by snow, and night frosts put a strain on the work of the farmers. Crops were scarce, but those who managed to preserve cabbages [...]
Commemoration of the dead: between ritual and solidarity in Atina In November, life in the village of Atina was marked by two fundamental moments: the commemoration of the dead and the agricultural work typical of mid-autumn. In fact, the main feast of the month was the “degl’ muort’, when the entire community went to the cemetery area to celebrate the [...]
August between fields, harvests and popular festivals in Atina In Atina and the Comino Valley, the month of August was traditionally one of the most intense and tiring months of the year for those who worked in the countryside. The summer was in fact a period dense with agricultural commitments, in which there was not a day that was not dedicated [...]
October in Atina: a month of faith, work and conviviality In Atina, the month of October was marked by two great moments: the feast of St Mark and the grape harvest. The community lived intense days, in which religious traditions, peasant rites, preparations for winter and conviviality around the products of the land were intertwined. The feast [...]
September in Atina: time of harvests and conviviality The month of September, in Atina and the Comino Valley, has always been a time of work in the fields but also of conviviality. With the end of summer, beans and cobs were harvested, provisions were prepared for the winter, and the community was celebrated through rituals [...].
