A couple of years ago, I spoke about today – Epiphany, 3 King’s Day, the 12th Day of Christmas. Yeah, it’s all pretty much the same thing, those 3 titles. Anyhow, I spoke about La Befana, the witch who brings gifts to the little Italian boys & girls in Italy.
Last year, when we were in Rome visiting Stephen during the Christmas season, I was determined to find my own Befana. I searched all the stores we went into. I finally found my Befana in Christmas Village. I was so happy that I had a Befana all my own. Maybe she would bring me some extra gifts. Alas, that was not to be. This is my Befana:
Now although it does look like La Befana, apparently the vendors ripped off the dumb tourists. It is not a real one. It is a Halloween witch. This was discovered on Christmas when I showed it to my brother. For the first time, I thought to look at the little tag on it. That is when I made the horrific discovery about being ripped off. Damn street vendors! They sold me an ordinary Halloween witch, not an authentic Befana. No wonder I didn’t get any gifts today!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:01 pm Quote
She still looks like she could be named Befana to me. Maybe you weren’t a good enough girl to get extra presents?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:20 am Quote
silly tourists! Seriously, she looks like she could get you some good stuff…sorry it didn’t work!