Monday 3 January 2011

Not quite over yet…

{Tradition}: Befana still to come ….

In popular folklore Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good or a lump of coal or dark candy if they are bad. Being a good housekeeper, many say she will sweep the floor before she leaves. The child's family typically leaves a small glass of wine and a plate with a few morsels of food, often regional or local, for the Befana.

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2 comments:

maría cecilia said...

The best in the world for you and family throughout 2011, and may it brings lots of love, health and abundance in all you need.
Love coming to visit you and though I not always leave messages to you, I want you to know that I´ve seen all your posts, so beautiful and inspiring!!!
hugs my dear

Anonymous said...

la befana vien di notte con le scarpe tutte rotte, il vestito da romana, viva viva la befana!!!! W. the antiques lovers