BUON NATALE
Best wishes for this festive season and a wonderful New Year.
Flavors and Knowledge
Dec 25
May the spirit of the season fill your home with love and laughter. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at Flavors and knowledge, Cranston RI, USA.
For the heading image I selected this photograph from the historic Galleria. Umberto in Naples Italy.
It is not simply a Christmas tree, but “wishing trees”—that is, people write wishes on slips of paper and put them in the branches of the tree. This is in keeping with an age-old similar ritual with religious statues and some monuments in the city.
Some of the slips of paper are addressed to “Babbo Natale”—Father Christmas. Some are to “Baby Jesus”. Almost none of them are for personal gain—no “please give me a motor scooter” sort of thing. Many of the wishes are broadly benevolent—peace in the world, no war, make next year better than this one, etc. Some are simple, personal and heart-rending—”Please make my mother well again.” One was delightful: “We’re in love and don’t need anything else, but thanks anyway!” The most popular message would like Naples Soccer team to win this year’s championship which has been chased for 28 years. They actually have a serious shot at the pinnacle in 2023.
After the holidays, the “best” wishes will be printed in book format and sold. The proceeds will go to a fund to support health-related programs.
Enjoy this precious time.
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CWCS 162 Mayfield Avenue Cranston Rhode Island 02920
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