St. Joseph's Day Altars: New Orleans Tradition
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St. Josephs Day Altars: A New Orleans Tradition - Catholic schools and churches in New Orleans host annual St. Josephs Day altars, featuring elaborate food displays and symbols. St. Francis Xavier Churchs altar boasts 45,000 cookies and 1,128 lemons. The tradition, originating in Sicily, involves praying to St. Joseph for rain and good crops. Altars include fish, fruits, vegetables, and special breads. After blessing, food is either cooked and released into the river or distributed to charities. St. Francis Xavier offers free pasta Milanese lunches.
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