<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Anthony On The Ave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savoring Cultures, Celebrating Traditions]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:58:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.anthonyontheave.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From Neapolitan Roots to Lower Manhattan: The Enduring Legacy of Little Italy and San Gennaro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Italy may look different than it did a century ago, but step onto Mulberry Street during the annual Feast of San Gennaro and you’ll find that its spirit is alive as ever. From the harsh realities faced by late 19th-century immigrants to the vibrant 11-day centennial celebration taking over Lower Manhattan today, this stretch of NYC holds a profound piece of American history. Join us for a personal walk through the sights, sounds, and flavors of the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/from-neapolitan-roots-to-lower-manhattan-the-enduring-legacy-of-little-italy-and-san-gennaro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbb7e63e420dad58a4530c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_934e99c2f8f84a6eb9fc90fc77423af8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning to Our Roots ~ Celebrating over 400 Years of Tradition in Lenola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the 424-year history of Lenola, Italy, and the Feast of La Madonna del Colle. From miraculous 17th-century origins to vibrant processions and global family reunions, journey back to ancestral roots in the Aurunci Mountains—and see why this tradition endures today.]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/returning-to-our-roots-~-celebrating-over-400-years-of-tradition-in-lenola</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aab565c2dc1ddd4aee354b0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_d2b175f7e2f2415cb47bc8337aaad31f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Molfetta to Hoboken: Madonna dei Martiri’s Centennial Celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a floating 12th-century Byzantine icon in Molfetta, Italy, to a milestone centennial celebration on the Hudson River waterfront, the 100th Hoboken Italian Festival brought centuries of faith, culture, and community to life.
Discover the rich history of the Feast of the Madonna dei Martiri, including:
 Centuries of Tradition: How a sacred Italian pilgrimage honoring Madonna dei Martiri made its way across the Atlantic in 1927.
]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/from-molfetta-to-hoboken-madonna-dei-martiri-s-centennial-celebration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa890b8f448a9cd17bc9515</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:34:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_bce2fffe095f4583bfb487110c8b8fe5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "Feast of All Feasts": Experiencing Faith and Tradition in Boston’s North End]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a centuries-old tradition brings food, family, and religious devotion to life every August in the historic North End.]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/the-feast-of-all-feasts-experiencing-faith-and-tradition-in-boston-s-north-end</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9620312b5677ea443f6b51</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:52:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_2b508f7e85c0482498832bc8e2dd7b1b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival of Santa Rosalia ~ A Sicilian-Brooklyn Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Church of Saint Rosalia no longer exists and the Italian-Sicilian population is diminished in this neighborhood - the Bensonhurst Festival of Santa Rosalia is alive and well!]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/festival-of-santa-rosalia-a-sicilian-brooklyn-gem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e4ab028d0cf71ca04262a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:13:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_e2d106e50a0146e39d64183f9c5b0cfd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mór Fest NYC ~ An Irish Festival Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mór Fest - A Contemporary Irish Festival in NYC was rich with Irish culture. It did not disappoint!]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/m%C3%B3r-fest-an-irish-festival-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c4ef42f1065208f2dff48</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:18:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_fa9565ee54a04797ab1a234ca22c9243~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferragosto 2026 ~ A Day at the Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Ferragosto 2026 - I did what many Italians do and spent the beautiful day on the beach!]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/ferragosto-2026-a-day-at-the-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a80bb0e0184b89c47f93683</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:22:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_396bcf7d1070406a9f8190d9d568dda1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Ann’s Feast ~ Hoboken, NJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hoboken St. Ann Festival just celebrated its 116th year! This fun filled feast offered it all - including fabulous food!]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/hoboken-st-ann-s-feast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a9d6b2ea6eb4d2c7261a4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:57:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_ab5ebfcc39ea465f8dfaff20723b382c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Harlem Giglio ~ NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Festival of the Giglio of St. Anthony in East Harlem, NYC was an amazing experience and a tradition brought over from Italy over 100 years ago! ]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/east-harlem-giglio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a9ca3ecb2cb929ff88833</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:53:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_9d3021a28fe44e6ca0d98a268b0dfd99~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian Festival ~ Ocean Township, NJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ocean Township, NJ Italian Festival was enjoyed by many people in the community! It was a weekend of fun, good food, games and more!]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/ocean-township-nj-italian-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a9be1feb46c460533485f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:51:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_5698988f21844074aa86f6cad87472a9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Festa Italiana ~ Jersey City, NJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the rain, La Festa Italiana went on without a hitch! This amazing street fair in the heart of Jersey City showed the authenticity of Americans of Italian descent! ]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/jersey-city-la-festa-italiana</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a9b3decb2cb929ff88523</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:48:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_2db564dce45845eba935008a20e76325~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clam Fest 2026 ~ Highlands, NJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clam Fest in the Highlands, NJ is an annual community event that residents and other locals look forward to every year! The seafood is plentiful and the entertainment is non-stop!]]></description><link>https://www.anthonyontheave.com/post/highlands-clam-fest-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a99a3feb46c4605334321</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:40:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99a630_dba5bd347c914c4aaa94c3ce48d79848~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Falconeri</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>