La Befana is a holiday that is very similar to our Christmas. On La Befana, an Italian Christmas Witch delivers candy and presents to children whom are good. This also ties in to the Three Kings. Legend has it that the Witch, La Befana, was approached by the Three Kings and was asked for directions to find baby Jesus. She did not know where Jesus was, but she let the kings stay in her home. Apparently, she was a very good hostess! After the kings left, she decided that she, too, wanted to search for baby Jesus. Now, she travels all around Italy searching for Jesus, and leaving presents in every child's home.
On the morning of La Befana I was woken up to a loud parade right outside of my window. I had no idea what was going or what La Befana even was, but I definitely couldn't say no to loud music.
My roommates and I followed the parade right to the Duomo, and it was a really interesting experience. Everyone was dressed up in costumes.
On the morning of La Befana I was woken up to a loud parade right outside of my window. I had no idea what was going or what La Befana even was, but I definitely couldn't say no to loud music.
My roommates and I followed the parade right to the Duomo, and it was a really interesting experience. Everyone was dressed up in costumes.
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