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The Sweet Traditions of Father’s Day in Italy

The Sweet Traditions of Father’s Day in Italy

Apr 22, 2025 Blog Icon Category: Events
Father’s Day is celebrated on different dates and with different traditions all over the world. In Italy, the day blends religious and family customs to honor fathers alongside the legacy of Saint Joseph. This special holiday brings families together to celebrate the important role their fathers play in their lives.

When Does Italy Celebrate Father’s Day?


Father’s Day in Italy is celebrated on March 19th on the day of the Feast of St. Joseph, or Festa di San Giuseppe. As the husband of the Virgin Mary and the earthly father of Jesus, Saint Joseph is beloved as a devoted father figure in Catholic cultures. By combining St. Joseph’s feast day and Father’s Day, Italian culture has created a day filled with religious meaning and family togetherness.

The Rich History of Father’s Day in Italy


This celebration has deep roots in Italian history, dating all the way back to the Middle Ages with the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters, on March 19th. For centuries, Italians celebrated by exchanging small wooden trinkets and toys as a nod to Joseph’s profession as a carpenter. Over time, Father’s Day gained more global recognition, the celebration evolved, and it became a newer tradition for children to give gifts to their fathers like in many other countries. It was declared a national holiday in Italy in 1968.

How Is Father’s Day Celebrated in Italy?


Father’s Day in Italy is a family event overflowing with good food and kind gestures. Italians celebrate the day with a variety of small but meaningful traditions.

A Feast of Food: For any occasion, Italians love to celebrate with their iconic food. Father’s Day focuses on traditional sweets rather than savory dishes. Since it falls during Lent, Italians avoid red meat and instead focus on seafood and vegetables alongside the sweet treats.

A Feast of Sweets: Italy celebrates Father’s Day with an iconic holiday dessert called Zeppole di San Giuseppe: fried cream puffs filled with custard and dusted with powdered sugar. These desserts are symbolic of St. Joseph’s dedication to his family.

Sentimental Gifts: Like in so many other countries, Italian children make cards, drawings, and poems for their dads.

Time Together: In Italy, Father’s Day has become more and more about spending quality time as a family. The focus is on creating memories, doing things together, and going on fun outings.

Celebrate Father’s Day at Taormina Restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta


If you’re in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico this June, come visit us at Taormina for an authentic Italian experience. Mediterranean-inspired dishes and a warm atmosphere make it a wonderful place to celebrate Father’s Day with Italian flavors inspired by the owners’ family recipes.

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