Why Family is so important for an Italian?

The family has always been the pivotal element of every Italian movie, from Godfather I to Godfather III.

What makes Family so important for an Italian?

While in the nowadays society there is a focus on Family as "Economical Contract" and "Blood Tie", in reality, there is more hidden behind the hood.

A hidden meaning that was so important in the Old Italian Way.



** Family is Trust ** Family is a way of trusting other people. Doesn't matter if it's your mother, your grandfather or your best friend. Whoever can be part of your circle of trust.

** Family can be of any type ** How many people were adopted by foster families? What makes the Family is the will of taking care of other members. No matter the family of origin. How many Italian Immigrants were accepted and assimilated into a new Community after they immigrated?

** Family is a treasure ** Every member shares memory, but there are also common memories. These last are unique and precious, they are a treasure to take care of.

And most importantly, the memory is what turns into "Heritage". We are talking of the secret seed where the Italian-Heritage was born from.