Bona Festa di Sant'Anna

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Bona Festa di Sant'Anna
by © emma cha

Saint Anne feast-day card.

"Bona Festa di Sant'Anna" is the traditional Corsican greeting exchanged on 26 July, wishing someone a joyful celebration of Saint Anne's feast. It carries a warm sense of good wishes, much like saying "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Easter" on those occasions. It is not just a title—it is a festive greeting addressed to the viewer or recipient of the card.

Saint Anne smiles as young Mary offers her the bouquet she has lovingly gathered in a peaceful garden. Olive branches, lilies, a rosary, and a distant village church quietly evoke wisdom, peace, and the passing of love and tradition from one generation to the next. A warm Corsican greeting celebrates the feast of Saint Anne with tenderness and joy.