Italian-American Folklore: Proverbs, Songs, Games, Folktales, Foodways, Superstitions, Folk Remedies, and More (American Folklore Series)
Italian Americans make up one of the largest cultural groups in the United States. You may have seen Italian-American characters in books or movies, but those stories don’t always show the real lives of the people who came here from Italy and built new communities. This book shares traditions and tales collected directly from Italian-American families living in both big cities and small towns.
Readers will discover chapters about everyday sayings, old‑fashioned beliefs, home remedies, games, and many other customs that Italian-American families have passed down. The authors also explain how different regions of Italy have their own special traditions—and how those unique customs traveled across the ocean and became part of Italian‑American life.
This collection of folktales celebrates caring for others, solving problems with creativity, and showing respect. It’s a window into a culture full of warmth, imagination, and strong family ties.
