In Irish-Italian families, traditions are very important, particularly the big holidays. Even lapsed Catholics will still show up for church on Easter and Christmas, because that’s how things are done. The girls wear new Mary Janes and gingham dresses. The boys squirm in ties and sweater sets that will be worn exactly once. There are chocolates in the morning and ham with the extended family at 5:00. That’s how it always works.
Except when it doesn’t. In this time of social distancing, we started some new traditions this year, like baking special Italian treats and bread, which were driven to the front steps of extended family. There was church on the TV. There was a spontaneous haircut by Steve, which lopped off about four inches of hair. Oh, well. I have a bob now.
Anyway, I’m pretty exhausted today. So, just a slide show…
Apt. 11d 