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Epiphany and an Old Woman Bearing Gifts*

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Traditionally, it is La Befana – and not Father Christmas – who brings gifts to the children of Central Italy.  It is on the morning of the Epiphany, that children would wake up to find packages under their beds.  If they … Continue reading →

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