La Befana will soon arrive...
For those of you who know her, she is a Magical Icon that is adored and celebrated at this time of the year. Growing up Italian..of course ...you will know who La Befana is...she is the Good Witch "Strega" that comes on the Eve of Little Christmas, January 6th... also known as the Feast of the Epiphany.
There are many stories and legends about her..
..All will charm your Heart.
For those who don't know of her...a simple note..she arrives tonight..little children await her with excitement..maybe they will catch a glimpse of her riding on her Magical Broomstick. Tomorrow is known as Little Christmas to us Italian folk!
In Italy there are many festive events where many people gather and dress as La Befana, singing songs and celebrating in the Spirit of this Magical Strega! ( Boy ..I wish I was there now!)
The Befana is traditionally known as an Old Crone..the Good Witch with a broomstick..and by some is also celebrated as the Beautiful Goddess Fauna( her other Ancient depiction).
Enjoy the Magical Blessings of this legend.. whether you celebrate her as a Christmas Crone..or in her guise as Goddess Fauna.
If she is new to you..she is the
Italian Goddess of Nature..
She represents the Beautiful Forests,
the Beauty of Wildlife and All Creatures..
All of Nature....all "Fauna"...Animals....big and small
Nature's Plants, Trees, Flowers, Fruits...
She brings
Prosperity & Abundance
in All forms..
She is a symbol
of Fertility and New life.
May you Recieve the Magic of La Befana
this very night..
and the Gifts of Goddess Fauna
throughout the year!
This is a speical time for those who oberve the Epiphany... Wishing you Blessings of Little Christmas..and Blessings of the Befana!
Buon Natale!
Kiki~
22 comments:
Ah I heard of Befana as the old witch that bring's children presents. Hehe Thanks for sharing more about her. Nice photos.
De Lly Dilettante
Yay! Nice to know you know too ha ha!!Small planet!Thanks for stopping by!!
I think it is also known as Three Kings Day. Lovely tradition you have described Kiki. I rather like the Goddess or Christmas Crone! Wonderful icons! Happy Little Christmas! Carol
Carol
Yay..Thanks Carol for sharing..and spreading your sparkle!Lovely..
Kiki~
Thanks Kiki, I was not familiar with this, although we do know the epiphany. A charming story and may she bring little gifts to all. :-)
Frances
fairegarden
Frances, thankyou for visiting..it is always appreciated..glad you enjoyed it. Yay! Merry Little X-mas!
The squirrel photo is so cute! May you and your garden be blessed, Kiki, with abundant life and beauty
throughout this new year.
I have never heard of her, but now that I know she is the Italian Goddess of Nature I will be doing lots of research. Thanks for sharing this! I love all the photos of the statues also. Kathy
Happy Little Christmas, Kiki. What a wonderful tradition. I hope La Befana blesses you with much magic this year!
I hadn't heard of La Benfana before, so interesting to learn the story of her. I love what she represents, the goddess of nature.
Beautiful pictures as always to go along with your writing!
Kiki, Thank you for introducing me to La Befana. She is new to me and a most enchanting spirit. Now I feel a little more blessed :-)
Hi Kiki,
I have never heard of La Befana, although I live very close to Italy. I guess it might be celebrated in parts of Croatia that are closer to Italy.
Thanks for sharing.
vrtlarica
Wow, thats so cool! Thanks for sharing that! awesome!
vrtlarica
Wow, thats so cool! Thanks for sharing that! awesome!
debsgarden
Thankyou, glad you like the squirrel! Wishing the same to you..you are awesome!
gardeningAngel
Yay, glad you enjoyed it.Yes Goddess Fauna and La Befana are terrific!Thanks for all your wonderful kind compliments Kathy!
Kiki~
Liisa
Thankyou!! Same to you and thankyou for your wonderful words!
Kiki~
Catherine@AGardenerinProgress
Thankyou so much..you are truly sweet! Glad you enjoyed it!
Kiki~
The Garden Ms.S
AW, thankyou for your sweet comments..I am happy you enjoyed that!Have a magical day!
Kiki~
Wonderful & interesting post, and it explains why you give panetone to loved ones. ;)
Rebecca
AW Thanks Rebecca..you always make me smile..yes..that is why.. ha ha!!Glad you enjoyed it!
Kiki~
Haven't heared about Befana, but i learned of the story about Santa Claus and the story behind hanging Christmas tree balls, from my recent Turkey trip. In this post i specifically appreciate your lights and the photo of the red mushroom. I didn't know there is such. Splendid red!
By the way, thank you very much for signing in as a follower of my blogspot. This humbled me though.
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