The Legend of La Befana

Like children everywhere, Italian kids look forward to the arrival of the red-suited Babbo Natale on Christmas Eve. However, this relatively modern tradition pales in comparison to the anticipation generated by the arrival of an old witch in early January. On the eve of the Epiphany, the old, tattered and soot-covered Befana flies around the world…

The Old Woman Befana / Befana, La Vecchia

The Legend of La Befana

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LA FESTA DELLA BEFANA

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La Befana Open Edition Print

La Befana

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