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Event Schedule Saturday, November 18th, 2006 7:00PM - 4:00AM Friday, December 1st, 2006 6:00PM - 11:00PM Tickets: $120.00 Tis the season to enjoy the magic and pleasure of ...

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It is commonly known as "La Befana" (Epiphany). La Befana is an old lady with a big nose and a red mole on top of it. She wears an old coat mended with colorful patches.

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Fabrisia's Boschetto is dedicated to Stregheria, Italian Witchcraft, but also contains general information about Witchcraft for new and experienced seekers.

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In Italian folklore, a legendary old woman who brings gifts for good children on Twelfth Night (6 January) and ashes for naughty children.

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La Befana is a character in Italian folklore, similar to Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus. The character may have originated in Rome, then spread as a tradition to peninsular Italy. A popular belief is that her name derives from the festival of Epiphany, however there is evidence to suggest that Befana is descended from the Sabine/Roman goddess named Strina.Legend · History · La Befana today · Poems & Songs · External Links

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Britannica online encyclopedia article on Befana:Peasants welcoming the Befana, detail of an engraving, c. 1830Civ. Raccolta delle Stampe A. Bertarelli, Milanin Italian tradition ...

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What exactly is La Befana? Learn more about Italy's oldest and most celebrated legends. ... on the Web. Enjoy as you learn more about the traditions, heritage and way

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The Christmas Befana: An Italian Christmas Folktale for generations to enjoy! Each year on the Feast of the Epiphany, the Christmas Befana visits all ...

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