Apparently the brother of a local VIP was ordained as priest last week and it has turned out to be the event of the year in my small town. Everywhere you go there are floral decorations hanging from balconies, from street lamps and from house to house.
Last week-end they held some sort of congratulatory mass service (I think) and there were nuns and priests wandering the streets at all hours of the day in various coloured habits and robes. In the end I’m not so up-to-date on the church happenings around here but I do love the joy and atmosphere that such an event brings to our small town.
Spirits were pretty high around this little town to say the least.
Jillian In Italy 
Jillian all your photos and what you decide to photograph are so colorful and amazing. Would love to see you post tid bits of your home! 🙂
Hi Jeni! Thanks for your kind words. And great idea about photographing some corners of my home. Stay tuned!
Nice photos of the colored ribbons & swallows. It looks so modern and so opposite to the traditional ceremonies!