On 19 March in Italy, it's celebrated the Father's Day.
Saint Joseph is celebrated on this day and he was considered the human father of Jesus.
Of course, we have a traditional dessert for this days, called "Zeppole di San Giuseppe".
According to tradition, in fact, after the getaway to Egypt, with Mary and Jesus, Saint Joseph had to sell these in order to keep the family in a foreign land.
It comes from Naples, it's a sort of puff, filled with cream, it can be fried or baked; on top is usually placed pastry cream and a cherry.
Do you celebrate the Father's Day? What are your traditions?
And especially... What is your relationship with your father?
Fathers are often too distant, too far away for their work to take care of their children.
They often don't want to externalize feelings or simply claim too much from their kids, but never really care about what their children want.
The role of the father from the past has evolved and tries to be present in education but is this really so?
If I think of those who have educated me mostly in my life, I must be honest, I don't have the figure of my father in mind.
The maternal function, which can be seen in all animal species, is indispensable for living: the human pups need a much greater care than that of any other species. For this reason, throughout the first year, but also for a large part of childhood, the maternal code plays a predominant role: it nourishes, takes care of, preserves and protects. The paternal at this early stage does not have a defined role. Growing, however, at times the role of the maternal code decreases and as the father's role grows, on the one hand it is the element that separates the mother from her son, on the other hand it allows the children to grow up, to learn to stay in the world, to face difficulties, to manage desires, to bring out their own resources.
Are you already fathers? What relationships do you have with your father?
I want to know and receive your advice, come on!