I am 25 and I am second generation. My mothers side is from Sicily my fathers from naples...
At this point in my life I can honestly say I am sick of home cooked food "Italian". Ive eaten so much Porchetta I cant even look at it anymore.
Try to tell your mother " ma I really don't want any gravy this sunday" They dont understand I feel like my whole family everything revolves around food and eating thats all we do.
On the flip side when holidays come its over the top everything is hand made. My friends, girlfriend, anyone whoever sees the amount of food my family has on holidays is overwhelmed realistically everyone could have 4 full plates and still have leftovers.
Maybe this christmas eve and christmas ill take some pictures and post them on here because it is a site to see