RE: Burn the Befana - Epiphany 2026
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Nice one. Apparently, Befana is a big celebration there, this kindly witch comes down the chimney and brings gifts to children like Santa Claus. She loves sweets, toys and fruits for the good children and coal for the nasty ones, Lol. :)
And burning is meaningful, as it marks the end of the year, then her ashes are spread on the field for fertility, which is necessary for the new beginning, like she must be finished for the spring to begin. Amazing Italian folklore. :)
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It is important indeed! Just a little behind Santa because kids prefer presents but she's loved too, for sweets and chocolates... The coal is funny 😂 back in the days when people were poor, instead of chocolate and candies you would find fruits like oranges or nuts