The legend of Old Befana
an Italian Christmas story
Readers rate it 3.5 (4 on Hardcover)
32 pages · Released 1980 · Harcourt Brace Jovanich
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This is a gentle, classic Italian folklore retelling by beloved children's author Tomie dePaola about the origin of Befana, the gift-giver in Italian Christmas tradition. The story celebrates generosity, redemption, and the spirit of giving while introducing children to cultural traditions outside their own. It's a wholesome, age-appropriate tale with beautiful illustrations and no objectionable content.
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Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings. Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Fantasy
- Adventure
- Classics
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- Holiday
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- Folklore
- Christmas
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ISBN 9780152438173 · Harcourt Brace Jovanich