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The legend of Old Befana : an Italian Christmas story by DePaola, Tomie, 1934- is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.

What is The legend of Old Befana : an Italian Christmas story about?

The celebration of Befana, who flies across the sky on Twelfth Night, leaving cakes and cookies for children as they sleep, is a beloved story in Europe. It is timeworn only by its many versions, and Tomie dePaola's retelling is unique in its resplendent settings and carefully researched detail. His story also broadens the character of the eccentric old recluse of the small Italian village, who is always sweeping. While Befana is sometimes called a witch, Tomie dePaola gives his readers a chance to make their own decisions, imbuing Old Befana with more humanity than most have offered the lonely old woman in her endless search for the Christ Child. <p>Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings. </p>

Who reads The legend of Old Befana : an Italian Christmas story?

Author

DePaola, Tomie, 1934-

Publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780152438166

Category

religious

Subjects

Folklore, Graphic Novel, Comics

Rating

4.22 / 5 (495 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14