The Feast of San Giuseppe

St. Joseph Revered as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, was declared patron of the Catholic Church by Blessed Pius IX on December 8, 1870. St. Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus are also collectively recognized as the Holy Family.

 The "zeppola di San Giuseppe" (called 'a zeppola, zéppele or "sfinci") is a typical dessert of the Neapolitan pastry tradition, prepared in slightly different ways in the various regions of southern Italy. The name derives from the fact that in some regions of southern central-southern Italy it is a typical dessert of the feast of San Giuseppe.

 Zeppole are very popular in the Vesuvian area and were once prepared directly in the streets. Despite the name, they do not derive their origins in the municipality of San Giuseppe Vesuviano: there are various hypotheses on the invention of this dessert, referring both to the Sisters of San Gregorio…