If kids have been naughty, they might get a piece of coal instead. The Befana flies on a broom in the night sky, carrying a bag full of goodies. She wears old clothes, as an Italian rhyme says: “la ...

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One of many Italians who dress up as La Befana Credit: Theme Park Tourist flickr Whilst children in Spain get excited by the arrival of the Three Kings Parades on the evening of January 5, in Italy, ...

Also during the brunch, Befana (known locally as Nancee Vaicelunas Perry) will tell her story at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and hand out gift bags to children throughout the event. In Italian folklore ...

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Every year, on January 6th, the tradition of the Befana's stocking brings a touch of magic and nostalgia to Italian homes. But where does this beloved custom come from? Its roots lie in ancient ...