What’s in a name?
Today’s Dominic’s name day. I know, many of you are wondering, “What’s a name day?”
It’s a little way I pay homage to my Italian heritage.
You see, as I’ve written about before, Italians not only celebrate birthdays, they also celebrate name days. Any excuse for a party!
So, in addition to wishing my brother, and my friend, Mark, a happy birthday, I’m posting to wish Dominic a Happy Onomastico (and to get better soon; he’s got a nasty cold).
Maria's name day is Sept. 12 – in honor of the mother of Jesus (see http://italian.about.com/library/name/blname_mari….
Hello…My name is Maria. I was just wondering what day is my name day?
Thank You….