La Befana: Italian Folklore, Goddess Elite

La Befana, known as the ‘Good Witch of Christmas’, is Italy’s most well-known and interesting Christmas character.   Who is La Befana?   In Italian folklore, La Befana is the old lady who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy. Her name may have come from the festival of Epiphany or even from the Roman goddess

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When Good Witches are Ugly: La Befana; or, the Italian Christmas

La Befana: The Italian Christmas Witch - Daily Italian Words

La Befana: The Italian Christmas Witch - Daily Italian Words

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The legend of La Befana, Italy's favourite old lady — Il Globo

Her Cyclopedia: The Goddess Befana

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Italy's Pagan Santa Claus: The Story of La Befana, the Christmas