Pagani: Bonfire of the feast of Saint Aniello par Pasquale Senatore
On the day of the feast of Saint Lucia in the historic center of the city of Pagani , southern Italy, we celebrate the eve of Saint Aniello . A bonfire is entered in the square in front of the church of the Body of Christ and many faithful attend this event.The feast of Saint Lucia coincides with the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. In Sant'Aniello, however, the hours of light are slightly longer, not the measure of the step of a hen, but that of a lamb.From here the proverb "A Santa Lucia nu passe 'e gallina, a Sant'Aniello nu passe 'e pecuriello". Pregnant women pray to Santo Aniello.What is not done in Santa Lucia and Sant Aniello?
According to the tradition handed down to us by grandmothers, today and tomorrow, 13 and 14 December, pregnant women must keep away from sharp objects. " In Santa Lucia and Sant'Aniello neither scissors nor knife".