Immigration to Texas
Italy
About Italy
the main reasons the Italians immigrated to Texas was to escape the deplorable social and economic conditions. Also for higher standard of living. they settled in Houston, Galveston and san Antonio through the 1880s-1920s. one of the most significant Italian immigrant was Sam Luch.
foods from italy
the most common foods in Italy are lasagna, pizza and spaghetti.
Italian lasagna
Flat shaped pasta stacked on top of each other with sauce in between
Italian pizza
Was first made in Naples Italy. Made from dough ,and tomato sauce.
Italian spaghetti
Made from durum wheat semolina
Customs and holidays
Some of there holidays are May 1st, good Friday, and Easter Monday.
May 1st
International workers day
Good friday
Friday before Easter sunday
La Pasquetta (Easter monday)
It's the Monday after Easter. Italy is one of many other countries that celebrate Easter Monday.