 | St. Joseph`s Day is celebrated throughout most of Italy and by the Italian communities in North America. He was the foster father of Jesus and is the universal patron of the Catholic Church. According to legend, when a severe drought struck western Sicily in the Middle Ages, the people of that area prayed to St. Joseph asking him to intercede for them and send rain. Their prayer was granted and since then they honour St. Joseph by helping the needy in their community. |
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Christian
| This festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri - life, growth, and fruition is honoured by keeping a fast. |
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Hindu |
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