The Italian Genealogical Group (IGG) is dedicated to promoting Italian family history and genealogy. As a non-profit organization, the IGG is dedicated to furthering genealogical research through educational initiatives and the curation of resources. Established in 1993, the IGG exists to provide support for those interested in researching their Italian ancestry.
On November 22, 2022, in the IGG Facebook group, IGG posted a call for family holiday stories to be shared at the December membership meeting. I pitched the story of my great-grandfather, Dr. Charles V. Paterno, and his love of Christmas. The story was chosen! Pamela J. Vittorio, IGG Vice President of Programming, incorporated material from my website with visuals and other content, and wove it into a beautiful story that duly honored The Paterno family.
We hope you enjoy the video. Merry Christmas! Buon Natale!