Cosa far trovare alla Befana?
Cosa far trovare alla Befana?
È tradizione far trovare nella calza della Befana non solo biscottini, dolcetti e altre leccornie, ma anche il carbone dolce che piace tanto ai bambini.
Dove trascorrere il giorno della Befana?
Celebrazione in Italia settentrionale e meridionale: l'Epifania a Verona, Venezia e Napoli. Se il centro è la zona in cui più si festeggia di la Befana in Italia, non mancano le celebrazioni nel nord e nel sud della penisola.
What is La Befana in Italy?
- The tradition of La Befana, who arrives on the Epiphany, plays a big part in Italian Christmas celebrations. The holiday also marks the end of Christmas and New Year's festivities in Italy, after which children go back to school, adults go back to work, and the Christmas decorations come down.
Is Befana a Christian version of an earlier Roman goddess?
- Another theory posits that an important figure from Italian folklore is a Christian version of an earlier Roman goddess, Sabine (also known as “Strenia” and “Bastrina”). While the ancient goddess connection is probably accurate, Befana has been transformed through the ages from her likely ancient Roman origins.
What is the story of Befana the housekeeper?
- According to the legend, Befana was in her cottage sweeping the floor when she glanced out of the window and saw a bright light in the night sky. She paused to behold it but then returned to her work as she was devoted to being a good housekeeper.
What did Befana do with the broom and the basket?
- She ran after them with her broom and her basket of small gifts for the holy child but failed to catch up with their entourage. Italians say that Befana is still searching for that baby and, on her quest, she leaves treats such as toys and candy or fruit for well-behaved children.
