At village panigiria, the communal feasts held for religious holidays, music, and dancing continue long after church.
—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Sep. 2026
These prejudices, combined with the establishment of Italian churches and feasts, led to the belief that Italian immigrants clung too strongly to the traditions of their homeland and refused to assimilate into American culture.
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