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🎉 Why Italians Celebrate Their Name Day
In some parts of Italy, your Name Day is more important than your Birthday. Seriously!

It’s called l’onomastico—short for La Festa del Nome—and it’s tied to the Catholic calendar of saints.

👼 For centuries, babies were named after the saint whose feast day matched their birth date.

So if you’re called Giovanni, you celebrate on San Giovanni’s feast day, June 24.

💐 Named Maria? You’re in luck—there are at least 7 name days to choose from!
In southern regions like Naples, Sicily, and Calabria,
l’onomastico is a big deal—cake, flowers, even a party! 🎂
It’s not just a tradition, it’s a celebration of identity, family, and faith.

✨ I celebrate mine on September 29—the feast day of San Michele Arcangelo.

And instead of “Happy Birthday,” people say:
🎉 Buon onomastico! (Happy Name Day!)
It’s like having two birthdays—with twice the love and zero pressure about age. 😉

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Un abbraccio 🤗 (hug)
Michele

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