Dolomites Tradition and Superstition on January 6th
January 6th is in Italy a common holiday. In Italian it´s called “l’epifania” and in the Dolomites it´s called “Santaguania”. On Santaguania Eve the priest ordains the holy water and salt during the mass and then local women bring the holy water home. Some time ago, people believed this water helped prevent diseases and thunderstorms. […]