September 2020
Florence: Rificolona (Lantern Festival)
Though the origin of this colorful celebration is disputed, many believe Rificolona began as a celebration on the eve of the Feast of the Madonna, the nativity of the virgin. It is said that villagers would make a pilgrimage to the city of Florence on the eve of her birthday and would start their journey before the break of dawn. They could therefore be seen relying on lanterns, or rificolone, to light their path. Others affirm the holiday's roots are…
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Florence: Rificolona (Lantern Festival)
Though the origin of this colorful celebration is disputed, many believe Rificolona began as a celebration on the eve of the Feast of the Madonna, the nativity of the virgin. It is said that villagers would make a pilgrimage to the city of Florence on the eve of her birthday and would start their journey before the break of dawn. They could therefore be seen relying on lanterns, or rificolone, to light their path. Others affirm the holiday's roots are…
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