Immigration To Texas
Italy
The Italian Immigrants and why they came to Texas.
Italians started immigrating to Texas around 1880-1920. They went to Texas to escape Poverty and hardships. Usually they found Cheap labor or close to none, well most of them at least. More Italians came to Texas and nationwide, Italian-American ethnic is the 6th largest ethnic group nationwide.
Years of settlement
Italian immigrants started settling in 1880-1920
Minestrone Soup
Thick soup that usually has Vegetables. Sometimes served With Pasta and/or rice.
Lasagna
A layered Dish That includes Pasta Noodles, Tomato sauce, Ricotta cheese, or parmesan. Usually it has some sort of meat in the tomato sauce.
Crostata
Italian baked Tart/pie. It is open from the face up and has a fruit filling,
Holidays/Customs
1.Festa Della Repubblica (Known as Republic Day) Celebrated on June the 2nd, Italy celebrates the day it became a republic after 85 years of a monarchy.
2. San Marco (Patron Saint of Venezia) Is celebrated on April 25th, It honors Saint Mark, the city patron saint.
3.Il Giorno dei Morti (Day of the Dead) Is celebrated on November 2nd. It is a holiday to honor the dead.