The Verginelle lunch is a traditional practice widespread in various places in Sicily on the occasion of the feast of San Giuseppe.

In the town of Motta Sant'Anastasia the tradition of "Virgineddi”Is practiced by many as votive in honor of the Holy Fallegname.

The tradition has remained unchanged and currently elderly people also take part in the "lunch". The tables are set up a few days before the party, so much so that they are visited by the entire population. These are prepared with rich dishes and typical products of the earth such as pasta with chickpeas or wild fennel, rice with lentils, stewed broccoli, asparagus omelettes, products of the earth such as fennel and artichokes. Do not miss the desserts including ravioli and cannoli with ricotta, almond-based desserts and other typical local specialties, such as "Sfince Di San Giuseppe". Characteristic element of the rich tables is the bread of San Giuseppe, prepared in many traditional forms, characterized by a gilding obtained from the egg white spread on the surface and garnished with papaverine.