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Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany in Italy
Peasants welcoming the Befana, detail of an engraving, c. 1830
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Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany in Italy
Learn about the legend of Befana and how the feast of the Epiphany is celebrated...
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

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An engraving depicting Befana distributing gifts on Epiphany.
© Oldtime/Alamy
Peasants welcoming the Befana, detail of an engraving, c. 1830
Courtesy of Civica Raccolta Stampe A. Bertarelli, Castello Sforzesco, Milan
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