• La Befana: Italy’s Beloved Epiphany Gift Giver with Debora Moretti

  • Dec 31 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
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La Befana: Italy’s Beloved Epiphany Gift Giver with Debora Moretti

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  • Join returning guest historian and researcher Dr. Debora Moretti for a fascinating journey through centuries of Italian folklore as she invites you to get to know La Befana, Italy's beloved Epiphany gift-giver. This beloved figure's dual nature - from benevolent grandmother to harbinger of fortune - has endured through generations of Italian tradition. Dr. Moretti weaves historical insights with personal memories of celebrating La Befana and cherishing this treasured tradition today, sharing stories of ancient Christian origins, regional folklore variations, and time-honored customs like the musical Befanata processions. #ItalianTraditions #ChristmasCulture #Epiphany #Folklore #ItalianHeritage #WinterFestival


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