Nov 14, 2023 · Are you fascinated by the charming Italian folklore character of Befana? Do you want to create your own illustration of this beloved old witch? Don’t worry if you’re a beginner, because in this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to draw Befana easily. Let’s get started!

Sep 15, 2022 · Print these free La Befana coloring pages for your Italy trip, homeschool, or just for fun! Free PDF downloads.

In Italian folklore and folk customs, the Befana (Italian:) is a witch-like old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to Santa Claus or the Three Magi. [1]

Aug 21, 2020 · La Befana is a very friendly and amiable Italian witch who rides around on a broomstick. She often smiles and carries a sack full of candies and gifts. As everyone knows, in Italian folklore, La Befana brings presents to the good children on …

Dec 10, 2024 · The story of La Befana, Italy’s Christmas witch: the magical character that celebrates the epiphany in Italy and ‘carries away’ the festivities. One of my favorite winter traditions is the celebration of Epiphany in Italy (6th of January).

Dec 8, 2019 · Originating in Italy, La Befana, aka the Christmas Witch, is a legend thousands of years old. As the story goes, an older woman lived in a village that the Magi passed through on their journey to deliver gifts to the newborn Jesus Christ.

Jan 6, 2019 · “The Befana comes at night. In worn out shoes. Dressed like a Roman. Long live the Befana!” Said to travel over the rooftops of Italy on her broom, leaving chocolates and candies for the good children and coal for those who have misbehaved, she enters their houses via the chimney and exchanges her gifts for offerings of cake and wine.

Dec 27, 2024 · La Befana is an old woman, often depicted as a witch with a broomstick, who visits children on the night of January 5th, the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. According to Italian folklore, she flies through the night sky, delivering gifts to …

Nov 7, 2023 · In Italy, the sweetest way to end the holiday season is with a visit from La Befana, the legendary Christmas witch who flies on her broomstick delivering gifts and treats on the night before the Epiphany.

1 drawing : India ink, with gray and red washes, on off-white wove paper ; 25.5 x 32.0 cm. (sheet) | Illustration of a witch, transporting gifts on her broomstick.