Witches usually get a bad rap but La Befana, is a special lady. I LOVE the magical pagan elements of this legend. Enjoy. ❤
Share this: Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In most countries children await the arrival of St. Nicolaus or Santa Claus who will bring them gifts. In Italy children eagerly count the days to the coming of La Befana on Epiphany, the Twelfth Night of Christmas. La Befana is a good broomstick-riding witch who delivers gifts to […]
That’s so cool! I want gifts from a witch instead of a fat man 😉
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That’s what I said! LOL!
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As a fat man, I resent that!!!
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Ha, Ha! LOL! 😀
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Well now… I did not know this and it brought a smile to my heart. ❤
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Me too. I can’t wait for Belinda to read about La Befana ❤️
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Aw what a bittersweet legend. I like it very much. I really enjoy reading stories about Christmas that are from different cultures. Thanks for sharing. ❤
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I thought she was a noble character! Glad you enjoyed, E.C. ❤️❤️❤️
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This is so interesting 🙂 Thank you for sharing it 🙂
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You’re welcome. I love myths and legends. Always on the lookout for fun stuff. ❤
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Me too! Wonderful 😀
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Tomie dePaola did a series of children’s books about a character he named, Strega Nona. She’s a grandmother witch. Perhaps he based her on this tale. My girls enjoyed his books.
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I had never heard of La Befana. Baba Yaga, I had heard of. It’s cute how they worked her into the Christian Christmas story. I love these legends that tried to explain holidays. ❤
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Fabulous!
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Wasn’t this a fun read? There are so many great legends. Hugs for your share on Twitter. ❤
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You’re welcome, Colleen. Blessings to you!
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Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
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I have never heard this legend before. There are so many stories about Santa or the giver of gifts at Christmas. Hugs, dear friend.
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You’re welcome, Michelle. I love these myths. They all trying to explain things that were magical and without logic. ❤
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Thanks for sharing 😘❤️
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I heard about La Befana before. She brings also handsome husbands to unmarried girls if they pray to her…
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How cool is that? These old myths are lovely and many times the myth grew as could be possible with your addition to the story. ❤
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Very interesting; this is the first I’ve heard of La Befana! 🙂
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I love myths. They explain so much about our culture and how the ancients perceived the world. This was a new myth for me also. She is quite charming. Marina Costa said, “She brings also handsome husbands to unmarried girls if they pray to her…” ❤
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