La befana decorations

Hello all and welcome to Voila! This week I have a French inspired burlap stocking to share with you... I found this burlap already stamp...

x-mas

La Befana to czarownica znana w całych Włoszech. Z czego słynie? Na szczęście z czynienia dobra, więc jest taką dobrą czarownicą. Pomimo wielkiego nosa i ogólnie wyglądu niezbyt sympatycznego, dzieci ją uwielbiają! Skąd wzięła się tradycja La Befany? Nie przez przypadek wspominam o Befanie dziś, w Święto Trzech Króli. Legenda głosi, że Trzej królowie podążając

La Befana According to Italian legend, La Befana was a witch living at the time of the birth of Jesus. The three wise men were on their way to Bethlehem, when they invited La Befana to come along. She was busy with her housework and declined. Later, once she had finished her cleaning, she set off on her broomstick with toys for the Gesú Bambino (Baby Jesus). However, she could not find the Three Kings and soon lost her way. Italian children believe that La Befana is still looking for Baby…

burlap-wrapped-candy-canes-12

10 christmas color schemes, christmas decorations, home decor, seasonal holiday decor

CHRISTMAS IN FINLAND

Santa clockwork,27 inches tall

Clothespin Ornaments La Befana and Jesus Mary and Joseph | Etsy

Crazy Italian Christmas Eve

Halloween takes its roots in ancient festivals and feasts honouring the dead, like Samhain. This makes it a perfect time for cake…not just any cake, but a cake in remembrance of the Haliorunn…

La Befana: The Christmas Witch Italian Children Love, Natale, Italian Christmas, Epiphany, Catholic, Catholicism, witch legends, witches, good witches, Italian good witch, Italian legends, Italian folklore, Italian mysticism

Befana 2

La Befana

The Sonoma-Greve Sister Cities organization is hosting the free event at the Sonoma Valley public library.

La Befana: The Christmas Witch Italian Children Love, Natale, Italian Christmas, Epiphany, Catholic, Catholicism, witch legends, witches, good witches, Italian good witch, Italian legends, Italian folklore, Italian mysticism

The Epiphany in Italy: all you need to know about the 6th of January in Italy. Italian Epiphany traditions, foods and magical characters you need to know!

La Befana is one of the most interesting characters of the Italian Christmas time. She brings candy and dark rock sugar to the little kids.