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Tonight January 5th. Befana will be arriving on her broomstick visiting all the children throughout Italy. Leaving candy and gifts to those that have been good or lump of coal to those that have been bad. Now a days, Befana even takes away the decorated tree ending the Christmas holidays. For many kids Befana is just as important as Santa Claws if not more so, since she is searching in hopes of finding Baby Jesus.

According to the legend, it all began when 3 Wise men seeking the manger of baby Jesus ask direction from a lady. She was invited to join them in their journey. She refused having to much work that must be done. Later, the same night a lonely shepherd came by her cabin and also invited her to join him seeking Baby Jesus, again she refused saying I work that must be done.

As it turn out, she later changed her mind and began her journey in hopes of meeting-up with the 3 Wise men and the shepherd in their search for Baby Jesus but got lost. Till this day, Befana flies on her broomstick stopping at every house in search of Baby Jesus.

The moral of this legend, all work and no time for whats important in life “family, children, friends, strangers, and nature” will curse you to the end of time.

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