Dante Club member Louise Columbus threw herself into the title role, as told in the children’s book “The Legend of Old Befana,” by Tomie de Paola, reenacting the story for a rapt group of children in ...
The January 6th Epiphany holiday is celebrated across Italy - but where did it come from? (Photo by TIZIANA FABI / AFP) Italy celebrates Befana on January 6th, a holiday that rivals Christmas for many ...
La Befana is a witch-like old woman who travels on broomstick, delivering gifts and candy to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (Jan. 5) much like Santa Claus. She is typically depicted in ...