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Christmas in Italy: The Befana Tradition

by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 01/03/2020 - 23:01

According to Italian traditions, Befana is an old woman who gives presents throughout the country on the night of January 5, also known as the Epiphany Eve. By…

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charming street with stone houses in Candelo Piedmont Italy

Five Italian Villages to Visit This Holiday Season

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 12/06/2019 - 00:00

[Candelo, Piedmont.] Get into the holiday spirit when you visit these Italian villages where Christmas is celebrated with special events. Candelo (Piedmont…

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Celebrating "La Befana"!

by Katia Amore | Mon, 01/05/2015 - 11:21

While in most other parts of the world, Christmas and New Year holidays have now come to an end, Italians are still celebrating, as every January 6, the…

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La Befana Vien di Notte

by Barry Lillie | Mon, 01/06/2014 - 04:00

On Christmas Eve, children in Italy lie in their beds waiting for the arrival of Babbo Natale (Father Christmas), however, in January when their British…