St. Francis Xavier has a large altar in Old Metairie. Visitors get a favor bag with a lucky bean, cookie and blessed bread. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios
Many Catholic churches host elaborate altars today to honor St. Joseph, who Sicilians credit with ending a devastating drought.
The altars are laden with baked goods, fruit and flowers. Visitors usually make a monetary donation for a lucky Fava bean and cookies.