by Jen G 
The feast is starting today! And it’s not just about winning goldfish and eating zeppoles, though that is how we celebrate it in my family. The story behind the feast began in a little town outside of Naples called Nola.
(If you don’t know what a zeppole is, read about it here.)
The feast in “Italian Williamsburg” is actually two feasts in one. The “Giglio” part of the feast…
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Wonderfully researched and written article. I’m sorry I missed going with you this year but, alas, I am in Sicily. Perhaps next year.
Giglio is actually pronounced “jeel-yo”
Giglio
was my maiden name and I never knew about this feast. I found this very informative, thank you.