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Friday, January 8, 2010

Celebrating The Christian Feast of The Epiphany

On January 6, Italy celebrates the national holiday for the Christian Feast of the Epiphany, to commemorate the manifestation of Christ to the magi, or wise men.
But it’s also a popular tradition that La Befana – an ugly Christmas witch – gives candies and gifts to deserving children, or coal to the naughty ones.
In Rome, the tradition includes a trip to the historic center, to shop at the Christmas booths at Piazza Navona, filled with toys and gifts, and above all throngs of people.
This is a tradition that I normally gladly avoid. But this year I made the trip.
Here is a video I shot with my Flip camera … hope you enjoy and Buon Anno!

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