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The Story of La Befana

Lesson Two: The Story of La Befana

La Befana
Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, World Languages

Description:

State and national curriculum standards require that students be exposed to the cultures and celebrations of other countries. Although Christmas is a very important holiday in both Italy and Puerto Rico, both lands place a special emphasis on the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated twelve days later. Students will investigate the Italian gift-giver, La Befana.

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https://www.njitalianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-Story-of-La-Befana.pdf