One of the most charming aspects of living in Italy is that old traditions still exist sometimes.

Apparently, priests used to annually come to a person’s home and bless it for the coming year.

Walking thru the ancient center of Florence recently I saw this notice posted in the grand door of a lovely palazzo. It tells the inhabitants that on 23 February the priest would come by for the annual ritual of blessing the family. I do hope some people took advantage of this personalized house call, and that this year will be nothing but blessings for everyone involved!